vacuate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacuate
Verb
  • The residents of San Antonio, Austin and the surrounding areas have been urged to monitor forecasts, be alert for possible Flood Warnings and be prepared to evacuated if necessary.
    Hannah Parry Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • Rice said there is a delicate balance to strike with determining when to evacuate.
    Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
  • The residence had been vacated over a year ago by Danielle McGinnis, police said.
    Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • That can mean difficulty starting to pee, a weak stream, trouble fully emptying the bladder, or sometimes, an inability to pee at all.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 27 June 2025
  • That move emptied the cupboard, burning another three second-round picks.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.
    National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
Verb
  • Unlike many other raptors that rely on sudden ambush attacks, the gyrfalcon excels at long chases across tundra and icy terrain, often locking onto prey and keeping pursuit until the target is exhausted.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.
    Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Technically, Lithuanian Hall of Fame center Arvydas Sabonis was selected with the No. 77 pick, but the selection was voided because Sabonis was not yet 21 at the time of the draft.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
  • Delisting gray wolves federally would render void the federal plan to work with Colorado to manage the state’s wolves — called a 10(j) plan — but Colorado wildlife officials would continue to deal with the species the same.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
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“Vacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacuate. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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