vacate
verb (used with object)
to give up possession or occupancy of.
has vacated
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present perfectof vacate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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However, listing images of the property show that it is now completely empty—with not a single Juicy Couture sweatsuit or scented candle in sight, suggesting that Madison has vacated the home completely.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
On the third hand, there’s the $111 billion and yet highly transitory elephant that has vacated the sofa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Nearby, signs and posters have been taken down, and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum has vacated the offices that served as its nerve centre.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
Once a court has vacated your conviction or convictions, you can get started on the refund, which can be done at www.courts.wa.gov/blakerefund, or through the mail.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
This weekend I will approach Laz one more time about assuming the role that Lucera has vacated.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
