evacuate
verb (used with object)
to leave empty; vacate.
have evacuated
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present perfectof evacuate.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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Authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of people, including from affluent tourist sites engulfed in the flames.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
"We have evacuated the school and will carry out a thorough investigation into this tragic incident," he added.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
A million people have evacuated from their homes, according to the disaster agency.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
Rescue teams have evacuated older campers from higher ground, but younger children housed near the riverbanks are still missing.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2025
Maybe I should have evacuated the building last week.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
