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evacuation

noun as in removal

Strongest match

Weak match

noun as in withdrawal

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They described the last 48 hours as "very intense" and said that it had been "challenging" to leave behind family members and other students still awaiting evacuation.

From BBC

Authorities say the occupants became disoriented due to rapid smoke spread and lack of clear evacuation guidance, and desperate occupants broke windows to jump, leading to severe trauma.

From BBC

The attacks came after evacuation warnings were issued for several locations.

From BBC

There will be another evacuation team here soon and they will take her belongings too.

From BBC

At first, evacuation from the South Tower was not recommended.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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