EVACUATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

evacuation

noun

Definition of evacuation

as in exodus

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Recent Examples of evacuation Prior to announcing next year’s lay-off, this year’s show was hit by severe storms that caused a temporary evacuation of the site and a pushback and cancellation of several sets. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 For example, during the onset of the Iran war earlier this year, the platform recorded a 450% increase in clicks on Oman’s visa application as travelers sought alternative destinations and evacuation routes. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 With a lot of Big Sur shut down and inaccessible from the south, and only days from the end of a mandatory evacuation, many visitors assumed the place was closed — even though Nepenthe kept its website updated throughout. — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 The affidavit alleges the camp lacked an adequate evacuation plan and did not act quickly enough. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evacuation

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Noun

This is not a surprising metric, given the exodus of major studios like Marvel and Lucasfilm, which have moved virtually all high-budget production overseas including for the upcoming Avengers films.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
The report finds that big-budget films account for much of the exodus.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of exodus

Noun

Shortages of skilled labor are restraining production in defense firms and across the economy, compounded by the emigration of several hundred thousand mostly younger people due to fears of conscription and political repression.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
The interlocking effects of mass emigration, rapid aging, and a growing generational divide pose enormous challenges for Cuba’s future.

— Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of emigration

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With more widespread use, however, a rare, life-threatening side effect known as agranulocytosis (a severe reduction in white blood cells) emerged, prompting clozapine’s withdrawal from the market.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
To some, the attack fulfilled long-term right-wing warnings that Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza would yield disaster; and the attack was incontrovertible proof that Palestinians will never live in peace with Israel.

— Dahlia Scheindlin, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of withdrawal

Noun

His main adversary is not a political rival or a diaspora activist, however.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
But with the growth of the diaspora from 32,600 in 1980 to nearly 680,000 today, Pakistani restaurants are increasingly feeling the glow of the spotlight.

— Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of diaspora

Noun

Another 23 passengers on the flight and four crew members, who traveled on the same plane from Uganda, were being traced.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
The images formed a grim honor guard in the main hallway at Ben Gurion Airport, and were the last thing a foreign visitor would see before boarding a flight home.

— Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of flight

Noun

The departures show Meta is still shaping its strategy around AI and AI safety amid new calls for regulation in Washington.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The group formally processed the vessel’s departure and was trying to avoid violating Panamanian law.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

Entering and exiting was seamless and discreet, like staying in an Airbnb.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Let passengers exit the train before boarding This rule isn’t unique to Japan, but blocking the door or pushing against the exiting crowd is considered extremely impolite.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

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