EVACUATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

evacuation

noun

Definition of evacuation

as in exodus

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Recent Examples of evacuation There were no mandatory evacuation orders in place as of Wednesday night. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 The area has already be hit hard, with floodwaters washing out roads and causing evacuation of homes. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026 All four of those astronauts, including Fincke, were then flown back to Earth early in an unprecedented medical evacuation from the space station. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Authorities limited or restricted access to another 123 sites because of environmental conditions or obstacles that could hinder an evacuation in the event of a wildfire. — Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evacuation

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Noun

That loss has translated into over 40,000 industry jobs gone, vendors boarding up their storefronts and an exodus of below and above-the-line talent from the high cost of living in the City of Angels.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
But blocking the sale of my company to Robinhood would have done nothing to address the underlying problems that have spurred this exodus.

— Karia Samaroo, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exodus

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The Guttmacher Institute counts just three contraceptive methods currently available to men – condoms, vasectomy and withdrawal – versus roughly five times as many options for women.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
But online and during public comments at Thursday’s Lake County Stormwater Management Commission meeting, some data center opponents framed the withdrawal as a misdirection, warning of the environmental dangers still posed by the development.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of withdrawal

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Dyangani Ose, who is currently the artistic director of the second Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, is known for championing artists from Africa and its diaspora, as well as for her artistic vision and collaborative leadership style.

— News Desk, Artforum, 12 Aug. 2026
These countries also tend to receive enormous quantities of remittances from their diasporas.

— Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of diaspora

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The 2026-27 La Liga season kicks off this weekend, with no shortage of storylines involving Barcelona and Real Madrid, as well as many other top-flight teams.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Pony League said extending the tournament wasn't reasonable, with teams scheduled to travel home and families facing the cost of changing flights and hotels.

— Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of flight

Noun

The receiver’s departure was bigger news than center Drew Dalman’s retirement, but the latter arguably hurt Chicago more (Dalman was coming off his first Pro Bowl and is just 27 years old).

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Upon his retirement, Spiezio dove straight back into alcohol and cocaine.

— Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of retirement

Noun

At 11/2, Liverpool are third-favourites to win the 2026/27 Premier League title, reflecting how much talent is still at the club even after the departure of some key figures.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Sacramento Regional Transit will adjust six bus routes beginning Sunday, including delaying departure times and eliminating one early-morning trip from Florin.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 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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