evacuation

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Recent Examples of evacuation But there are no evacuation orders, even for the people living in homes along these rivers and creeks. Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025 Two people were killed by a raging wildfire in Manitoba that forced the evacuation of an entire town but trapped the victims before rescue crews could reach them. Ian Austen, New York Times, 17 May 2025 The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office led the evacuation efforts and the Maryland State Police were assisting with the reunification of students. Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 13 May 2025 The company's insurance plans offer emergency medical expense and medical evacuation coverage for certain unexpected medical situations. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for evacuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuation
Noun
  • The economy, one of the reasons for the exodus of up to 8 million Venezuelans in recent years, is in shambles.
    Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
  • And yes, some gang members used the exodus to sneak into America.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • The Russian government does not keep comprehensive statistics on emigration, but the research platform Re: Russia has estimated that 820,000 to 920,000 people left Russia between February 24, 2022, and July 2023.
    Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
  • In turn, Venezuela would agree to slow emigration or maybe take back millions of migrants deported from the U.S.
    Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Destructive conflict styles like withdrawal were found to be particularly damaging, while positive problem-solving and closeness acted as important mediators between mindfulness and relationship health.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of treatment delivery, investing in health care workers and infrastructure, leveraging advances in technology, and engaging the diaspora to invest in the ecosystem will expedite this transition to full self-sufficiency.
    Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, Time, 8 May 2025
  • What To Know Trump's move to terminate key protections for Venezuelan migrants has fractured the Venezuelan diaspora in South Florida.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • From Washington to Newark, recent aviation mishaps are prompting Congress to scrutinize safety protocols, revealing a pattern of miscommunication, unauthorized flights, and technical failures.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 14 May 2025
  • The company is gearing up for another Starship test flight as early as May 21.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Ryan Blaney, who clinched the NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2023 and finished second in 2024, has come under the scrutiny of industry insiders, including Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. In 2025 so far, the Team Penske driver has suffered four race retirements.
    Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
  • The New Orleans Saints official website provided further insight into Carr’s injury which led to his eventual retirement.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • In terms of potential additions to the leadership group following Alexander-Arnold’s departure, Alexis Mac Allister would be a popular choice.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 10 May 2025
  • Vacancies remain unfilled, and a combination of cuts ordered by the controversial Department of Government Efficiency, spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk, retirements and other departures has pared down the state’s top weather scientists.
    Alex Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025

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“Evacuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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