as in exodus
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of evacuation
Participants can also learn best practices for creating defensible space, protecting a home with fire-safe strategies, and creating an evacuation plan.
—
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Sacramento residents can hear the Hi-Lo warning sound in action and familiarize themselves with emergency evacuation procedures through a video posted on the department’s YouTube page.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The Israeli conflict in Lebanon has been the most deadly spillover of the Iran war, with more than 1.2 million Lebanese displaced by Israeli strikes and evacuation orders since March 2, when Hezbollah fired at Israel in support of ally Tehran.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 31 May 2026
On Sunday, Israeli forces issued an evacuation order for areas within a 25-mile area north of the Israel-Lebanon border, including regions north of the Litani and south of the Zahrani River, according to Lebanese media outlet Naharnet.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for evacuation
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Sacramento residents can hear the Hi-Lo warning sound in action and familiarize themselves with emergency evacuation procedures through a video posted on the department’s YouTube page.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The Israeli conflict in Lebanon has been the most deadly spillover of the Iran war, with more than 1.2 million Lebanese displaced by Israeli strikes and evacuation orders since March 2, when Hezbollah fired at Israel in support of ally Tehran.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 31 May 2026
On Sunday, Israeli forces issued an evacuation order for areas within a 25-mile area north of the Israel-Lebanon border, including regions north of the Litani and south of the Zahrani River, according to Lebanese media outlet Naharnet.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for evacuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuation
Noun
-
Following a free-agency exodus of key defensive players from their 2022 NFL Draft class, the Chiefs went defense-heavy in this year’s draft, using their first four of seven total picks on players for that side of the ball.—
Pete Sweeney
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
-
Both companies will likely report weaker earnings in the second quarter because the Iran war has reduced traffic flows and parking demand — in Dubai more than in other emirates, due to an exodus of expats and the absence of tourists.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
-
There’s lots of emigration because there are no jobs.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
-
But there’s no such thing as legal emigration to Gilead.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
Noun
-
For example, stopping antidepressants or anxiety medication can lead to severe worsening of the condition or potentially dangerous withdrawals.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
-
Generally, earnings can be withdrawn after age 59½ without taxes or penalties — and there are certain exceptions to the 10% penalty on earnings withdrawals before that age.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Noun
-
Tony & Tara Eiguren The great potato capital has no shortage of great Basque food either, thanks to a hearty diaspora and community members like Tony and Tara Eiguren.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
-
As president of the sugar mill owners’ association, Gutiérrez says he’s spent much of his career advocating for diaspora Cubans in the United States who wish to see the billions of dollars of assets left behind in Cuba returned to them.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Noun
-
About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
-
Climb a couple flights to the top of the observation tower to see sweeping views of the Sakonnet River, the Mount Hope Bridge and more.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
-
Looking at what the department could offer officers for competitive salaries and retirement is critical to retention, Carranza said.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
-
Finally, somebody is getting forced out of a job and into an early retirement who actually deserves it!—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Noun
-
More recently, Louise Trotter was creative director from February 2023 until her departure for Bottega Veneta in December 2024.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
-
Following Hyunjin’s departure, the space opened to the public, allowing visitors to experience the installation and activities throughout the weekend.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Noun
-
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
-
Officers also reviewed security footage of the smokers’ exiting and re-entering the terminal.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Evacuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
