EVACUATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

evacuation

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as in exodus

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Recent Examples of evacuation The free program can provide safety guidance, emergency evacuation notification, and help connect the traveler with the local embassy if needed. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 These plans can also cover crisis situations, like emergency political evacuation from your location if ordered by your home country. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Mandatory evacuation orders remained in effect for Lassen County zones LAS-543, LAS-551-A, LAS-551-B, LAS-551-C and LAS-553. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 Advertisement For Johnson, part of that has involved coordinating with local officials on evacuation areas, and having a structural engineer ensure that buildings are storm ready. — Simmone Shah, Time, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for evacuation

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Noun

People fled the country, in an exodus that would eventually involve a fifth of the population.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Her reorientation of the division led to a mass exodus of career staff — nearly three-quarters of the roughly 400 attorneys who were there at the beginning of 2025, by Dhillon’s telling.

— Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of exodus

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Gaynor, who grew up in Illinois, also credits the books for teaching her about the 19th and early 20th century Swedish emigration in her region.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
It was forged during years of shortages, blackouts, mass emigration, and institutional decline.

— Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026

Definition of emigration

Noun

The withdrawal of funding was made in response to Russia’s participation in this year’s Biennale for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
Her cause of death was determined to be seizures due to alcohol withdrawal.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of withdrawal

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Spelman’s art museum celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026 and is the only museum in the nation dedicated to art by and about women of the African diaspora.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
India eventually became home to one of the largest Tibetan diaspora communities in the world.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Definition of diaspora

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The Premier League will stage opening-weekend watch parties across North America for all 20 top-flight clubs.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026
In the meantime, Velasquez’s attorneys argue that the 42-year-old is not a flight risk and has no criminal record.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of flight

Noun

Kevin De Bruyne’s departure in summer 2025, Bernardo Silva’s this off-season and questions over Rodri’s future mean City need to rebuild the most important part of their creaking winning machine.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Back on the calendar with presentations are Leonard, which has not yet announced a creative director following the departure of Georg Lux in December; Chinese label Didu, and fashion veteran Xuly Bët.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

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
According to research firm Kpler, only seven ships on Friday passed through the strait — five entering and two exiting.

— Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 2 June 2026

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