as in emptying
to remove the contents of
evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide
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Recent Examples of evacuating
Crews said nine people were inside the home at the time of the fire, with six evacuating themselves.
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Brandon Downs, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
People evacuating should head toward San Luis.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Marine Expeditionary Units can conduct amphibious landings but also specialize in bolstering security at embassies, evacuating civilians and providing disaster relief.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Marine Expeditionary Units are able to conduct amphibious landings but also specialize in bolstering security at embassies, evacuating civilians and providing disaster relief.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
While there have been repatriation flights organized for South Africans, the couple did not pursue that avenue, being unsure of whether the government could — or would — assist in evacuating two citizens who live outside outside the country.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Marine expeditionary units can conduct amphibious landings but also specialize in bolstering security at embassies, evacuating civilians and providing disaster relief.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
As experts worked to determine the credibility of the threat and the NYPD quietly swept the arena for explosive devices, tournament officials considered evacuating the stadium.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
The complete abandonment of Americans in the Middle East while other countries are efficiently evacuating theirs raises serious competency concerns about our post-DOGE government.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Brandon Downs, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
People evacuating should head toward San Luis.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Marine Expeditionary Units can conduct amphibious landings but also specialize in bolstering security at embassies, evacuating civilians and providing disaster relief.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Marine Expeditionary Units are able to conduct amphibious landings but also specialize in bolstering security at embassies, evacuating civilians and providing disaster relief.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
While there have been repatriation flights organized for South Africans, the couple did not pursue that avenue, being unsure of whether the government could — or would — assist in evacuating two citizens who live outside outside the country.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Marine expeditionary units can conduct amphibious landings but also specialize in bolstering security at embassies, evacuating civilians and providing disaster relief.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
As experts worked to determine the credibility of the threat and the NYPD quietly swept the arena for explosive devices, tournament officials considered evacuating the stadium.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
The complete abandonment of Americans in the Middle East while other countries are efficiently evacuating theirs raises serious competency concerns about our post-DOGE government.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuating
Verb
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Ashley Dixon, content creator and home DIY expert behind Alexander Renee Design, says that the process is straightforward, and should start with emptying your fridge of items past their prime.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Heat waved the white flag midway through the fourth quarter, emptying its bench.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Heavy equipment is moving in March from east to west, still clearing the land.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That bottle of conventional weed killer in your garage is probably doing more than clearing dandelions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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