VACUATING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

vacuating

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present participle of vacuate

as in evacuating

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Officials describe a once-in-a-lifetime flood, with hundreds of residents evacuating and dozens of swift-water rescues of people and pets across central Indiana counties[1][2].

— Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
These hazards require taking proactive protective action, including evacuating from areas vulnerable to storm surge.

— Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of evacuating

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That’s huge for us in terms of being professional, emptying the tank, but also recovering.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
The workers are in the district’s landscape maintenance, conservation and experiential programming, fleet and facilities departments — clearing roads, mowing lawns, cleaning buildings, maintaining trails and emptying trash cans.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

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Senior technology executive and business coach Leah Farmer points out that burnout isn’t always caused by overwork, and that effort without agency can be exhausting too.

— Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
After exhausting all options, including selling their car and moving in with a relative, Esma makes the painful decision to wed Zara for the dowry.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

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With Hageman vacating her seat, nine Republicans are vying for the GOP nomination and two Democrats are competing for their nomination.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams is moving to second base for the Washington Nationals, vacating the only position he's played during his five seasons with the club.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of vacating

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For instance, Democrats like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have become openly obsequious in sucking up to the DSA.

— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
But with the Iran war both sucking away American resources and fomenting regional instability, conditions have allowed for a return of the notorious practice.

— Aparajita Saxena, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

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