EVACUATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

evacuation

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as in exodus

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Recent Examples of evacuation Eight Forest Service rangers have been paddling across the BWCA to issue evacuation orders, and have also enlisted local officials, outfitters, and resort owners to assist in evacuations. — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 Mandatory evacuations remained in place on Tuesday for residents of Ouray and Gunnison counties north of the fire, according to the evacuation map. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 July 2026 Know where your pets like to hide, keep leashes and carriers near the door, and practice your evacuation route. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 15 July 2026 An LACoFD spokeswoman told City News Service that an evacuation warning was issued for surrounding areas, but details about those locations were not immediately available. — City News Service, Daily News, 15 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

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Even though Yates told staff of her drug use history, staff placed her in a cell where she would not be monitored for withdrawals or overdoses, the suit alleged.

— Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
The withdrawal is concerning for Oseman, who has faced increasing censorship efforts around her comic since the show’s release.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 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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One employee took responsibility for not catching the boys’ early and unapproved departure.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
And that made his recent comments about former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly especially noteworthy, as his departure for the Philadelphia Phillies has raised questions about whether the Blue Jays batting order can succeed without him.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of departure

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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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