evacuation

noun

Definition of evacuationnext
as in exodus

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Recent Examples of evacuation Police reportedly used tear gas at the beginning of the operation, but for the most part, the evacuation went on without incident, Reuters reported. — Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025 In the Texas Panhandle, evacuations were temporarily required in Lake Tanglewood, Texas, just outside of Amarillo, according to the Randall County Sheriff’s Office. — Eric Zerkel, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025 Due to the previously dry conditions in states like Texas and Oklahoma, strong wind gusts resulted in wild fires in the Southern Plains, leading to the evacuation of some communities in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and New Mexico, the Associated Press reported. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2025 No civilian evacuations had been ordered, but Romaine said that could change if wind gusts fuel an expansion of the blaze. — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evacuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuation
  1. exodus
  2. emigration
  3. withdrawal
  4. diaspora
  5. flight
  6. retirement
  7. departure
Noun
  • There were boos and an exodus that left empty seats during the 6-0 home loss to Arsenal in February.
    — Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Mizzou experienced an exodus of specialists over the offseason.
    — Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of exodus
Noun
  • The second fastest shrinking country in the world in 2023 was Tuvalu, where a third factor - climate change - is likely to be making emigration even worse.
    — Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Her commitment is uncommon in a country in the midst of an emigration crisis.
    — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of emigration
Noun
  • The cease-fire agreed to in mid-January was a three-phase plan meant to lead to a long-term cessation of hostilities, a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the return of all hostages taken by Hamas.
    — Ibrahim Hazboun, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
  • After age 65, no penalty applies, though income taxes do apply on non-qualifying withdrawals.
    — Lina Storm, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of withdrawal
Noun
  • Understanding soda means unpacking corporate influence over food and health, and discussing wheat can bring us into complex conversations about diaspora.
    — Danielle Nierenberg, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Things didn’t go nearly so well for the Dutton diaspora beyond Montana state lines.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of diaspora
Noun
  • Between the long flight, the jet lag and the late-night celebrations, Khloé, 40, and Kim, 44, were exhausted.
    — Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The impact on the unit and flights around Reagan National is expected to come up March 27 at the Senate Commerce Committee hearing where Brig.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of flight
Noun
  • Similarly, professionals feeling financial anxiety may delay saving for retirement, focusing only on immediate cash flow needs.
    — Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The Irish are still seeking their first title since the retirement of program icon Muffet McGraw.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of retirement
Noun
  • The first flight took off from the airport late Friday local time, however, and the airport’s departure board indicates that the majority of flights are due to run as scheduled on Saturday.
    — Katrina Bishop, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Add in the departure of running back Damien Martinez and his 204 receiving yards from the 2024 season as well, and the Hurricanes’ top returning receiver from last season is tight end Elija Lofton, who had just nine catches for 150 yards.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of departure

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