EVACUATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

evacuation

noun

Definition of evacuation

as in exodus

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Recent Examples of evacuation David Gregory had just started unpacking in Phantom Ranch – the only lodging under the rim of the Grand Canyon – when a park ranger came and told him to prepare for a possible evacuation. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 All evacuation orders for residents affected by the wildfire have been lifted. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 This month, her mother’s memory-care facility was in an evacuation zone, causing many sleepless nights. — Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026 Then, in May, 2025, Lauren met a man named Evan Chambers at the Pasadena Convention Center, which was hosting a listening session on the county’s failures during the evacuation process. — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evacuation

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Noun

The result has been a steady exodus of American productions, and the jobs that come with them, to foreign soil.

— Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
In 2023, the Eagles experienced a clear exodus of talent following the Super Bowl appearance.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of exodus

Noun

Deaths have mounted in recent weeks as Ukraine runs dry of Patriot interceptors and Russia increasingly targets Kyiv’s civilian logistics, raising concerns that Moscow could force emigration by starving swathes of Ukraine of food and electricity.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
As Mikhail Gorbachev became Soviet premier and promised new openness with a policy of glasnost, a slow thaw would begin toward free speech, human rights, the release of political dissidents and relaxed restrictions on emigration.

— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of emigration

Noun

For example, a Roth conversion may push you into an IRMAA bracket, but the long-term tax benefits of a Roth—tax-free withdrawals and no RMDs—could offset the costs.

— Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Court filings detail declining applications, enrollment, student withdrawals The court filings shed light on the recent decline in Wisconsin in international students, from undergraduate to doctoral, as well as visiting researchers and professors.

— Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of withdrawal

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Not every dish falls into the African diaspora theme — Bonner is a chef more than a storyteller — so the menu plays to his lifetime of skills.

— John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
While her own family has never stepped foot in Taiwan, Lily holds onto the belief that perfecting her Mandarin will finally reconcile the shortcomings of being a diaspora kid.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of diaspora

Noun

The coalition struck the runway in Sanaa, preventing the flight from landing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Eighty of the rocket's flights this year have been dedicated to building out the Starlink megaconstellation, which currently consists of more than 11,000 active spacecraft.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of flight

Noun

James is in the waning stages of his legendary career and unquestionably wants to win another title before retirement.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
When the truck driver was ready to retire, his ESOP account, which had been growing throughout his tenure, provided for a secure retirement.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of retirement

Noun

The View From Beijing In a departure from business strategies of the past, this current cohort of Chinese companies has a mandate to expand internationally, according to academic Karim Alwadi, based in Beijing.

— Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Target your flight search to departure airports that regularly offer the greatest number of points and miles deals.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 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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