EVACUATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

evacuation

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Definition of evacuation

as in exodus

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Recent Examples of evacuation The Wan Chun drill simulates the evacuation of Taiwan’s leader to a safe place in the event of war or other emergencies. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 The evacuation warning zone near Neenach due to the Dora Fire. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 Don’t return home until the area under the evacuation order has been cleared by law enforcement. — Hali Smith august 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026 Another 1,400 people remain under evacuation warnings, according to the governor’s office. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evacuation

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Noun

The Department of Animal Services is now on its third director in two and a half years, leadership turnover that has coincided with an exodus of dozens of employees from the 55-person agency.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
It was created to address volatility and variation in standalone prescription drug plan premiums, specifically to prevent major spikes in rates for seniors and an exodus of plans from the market.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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

Definition of emigration

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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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How cricket grows in America will not be determined by sponsorship money alone, or broadcast deals, or the size of the diaspora.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Their win has given hope to hundreds of thousands across the diaspora who couldn’t afford the time or the money to see a lawsuit through to the supreme court.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of diaspora

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Aircraft owners use charter revenues to offset some of their operating costs, though the extra flights bring additional expenses for maintenance, pilots, and wear-and-tear.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Typhoon Dolphin moved over Japan's southern remote islands Friday, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the island, while sending hundreds of people to take shelter at evacuation centers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of flight

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

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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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