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Recent Examples of evacuate
Durham fire officials said dozens of homes and apartments needed to be evacuated as the water level started to reach the tops of vehicles.
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CBS News, 7 July 2025
In a press conference on Sunday morning, Kerrville City manager Rice was asked about why summer camps were not evacuated, despite the warning days earlier that a storm could occur.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 July 2025
Around 20 worshippers sharing a meal to mark Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, evacuated through a rear door and no one was injured, police said.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Officials have evacuated more than 850 people from the Guadalupe River corridor and surrounding communities, according to USA TODAY.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 6 July 2025
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CBS News, 7 July 2025
In a press conference on Sunday morning, Kerrville City manager Rice was asked about why summer camps were not evacuated, despite the warning days earlier that a storm could occur.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 July 2025
Around 20 worshippers sharing a meal to mark Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, evacuated through a rear door and no one was injured, police said.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
Officials have evacuated more than 850 people from the Guadalupe River corridor and surrounding communities, according to USA TODAY.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuate
Verb
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Experts recommend emptying and refilling humidifiers every day and washing the unit weekly.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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Not only is the robot vacuum itself packed with power and features, but the cleaning station takes care of the grunt work for you—like cleaning the mop pads, emptying the dust bin, and refilling the robot with water.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Due to the incoming threatening weather, all volunteers should vacate the river area, and MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND for their safety.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Their merchandise was pulled from WWE Shop, and the Women’s Tag Titles were vacated.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Skies were clear when the evacuation took place, but the ample time allowed plenty of opportunity for fest goers and staff to clear the area before storms finally arrived in the 8 p.m. hour.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Wavell has been writing poems to clear her mind of all the noise.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The brush head is designed to clean hard-to-reach areas, helping to prevent gingivitis and cavities.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Does cleaning your cleaning supplies seem overkill?—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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“Evacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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