EVACUATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

evacuation

noun

Definition of evacuation

as in exodus

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Recent Examples of evacuation In the northeast city of Kharkiv, the regional administration said a Russian strike hit a medical facility, wounding 25 people and forcing the evacuation of around 200 patients. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 The damage also prompted the evacuation of 31 properties in the area, including Cage’s, after the collapse restricted access for residents and emergency responders. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 The crash prompted the evacuation of hundreds of people from 77 mobile homes in the area, county officials said following the NTSB briefing. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Opaque foam boards covered the windows, blocking sightlines and delaying evacuation. — Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evacuation

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Noun

Decades of mismanagement and corruption have hollowed out Venezuela’s oil industry, while a government crackdown and an economic crisis led to a mass exodus.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
However, how much of that exodus was caused by the wealth tax remains disputed.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of exodus

Noun

The robot’s withdrawal also prompted discussion about the distinction between demonstrating mobility and sustaining it under demanding conditions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Prior to the withdrawal deadline, there was a glimmer of hope for Bodnar and Bankhead as the state had oscillated between parties in statewide races.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of withdrawal

Noun

This has led to a fraction of the arriving tourists received by other North African countries such as Morocco or Egypt; roughly a third of its visitors are members of the diaspora coming to visit and stay with family.

— Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Artist Edouard Duval-Carrié has long sought to reveal and help rectify centuries-old wounds in his native Haiti, a country forever shaped by the African diaspora.

— Elisa Turner, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of diaspora

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The announcement did not specify Northstar’s first flight date or identify a launch vehicle for the engine.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Phillips caught a bad break when her approach to the green hit a tree branch on its upward flight and dropped 20 yards short of the green.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of flight

Noun

Existing bank account takeover A criminal gains access to your existing checking account, savings account, retirement account or payment app.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Current owner Mark Attanasio bought the Brewers from the Selig family in January 2005, and Bud Selig remained as commissioner until his retirement in January 2015 at age 80.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of retirement

Noun

His departure comes as the investigation has shown signs of faltering amid a spate of staff turnovers and delays.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Rose’s appointment is part of a wider shake-up at Kering, including Anthony Vaccarello’s exit from Saint Laurent, and Seán McGirr’s departure from Alexander McQueen.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Waymo robotaxis repeatedly passed stopped school buses in Austin, Texas, during the 2025–26 school year, while their stop signs were extended and students were boarding or exiting.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026
Entering and exiting was seamless and discreet, like staying in an Airbnb.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

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