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Recent Examples of emptied
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Three were sprawling refugee camps near el-Fasher that have emptied as RSF troops advanced, with most people fleeing into el-Fasher or nearby towns.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Both teams’ benches and bullpens emptied.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The Cumrige Self-Cleaning Litter Box automatically cleans up after cats and has a waste bin that only needs to be emptied every two weeks.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Federal courts held out longer than most of the federal government, announcing the judiciary’s coffers would be emptied by the start of last week.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2025
Shelters packed beyond capacity with migrants just nine months ago have nearly emptied.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In Kingston, grocery store shelves have emptied as families prepare to shelter in place.
—ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
The crowd emptied out in the fourth quarter.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Bit by bit, Rachel moved her belongings back into her emptied home in Richmond.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Buildings there are being emptied and padlocked during the government shutdown, sources said.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Three were sprawling refugee camps near el-Fasher that have emptied as RSF troops advanced, with most people fleeing into el-Fasher or nearby towns.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Both teams’ benches and bullpens emptied.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The Cumrige Self-Cleaning Litter Box automatically cleans up after cats and has a waste bin that only needs to be emptied every two weeks.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Federal courts held out longer than most of the federal government, announcing the judiciary’s coffers would be emptied by the start of last week.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2025
Shelters packed beyond capacity with migrants just nine months ago have nearly emptied.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In Kingston, grocery store shelves have emptied as families prepare to shelter in place.
—ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
The crowd emptied out in the fourth quarter.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptied
Adjective
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Past Future Continuous shifts focus from the act of leaving to the homes and land left behind — places that grow emptier over time.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 2026 fest will improve upon this system by swapping out all tanks prior to guest arrival, so each system is fresh and empty at the start of the event.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Amid chaos, one of the newborns dies, and the surviving twins are evacuated to the south, separated from their mother, who remains trapped in the north.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the 1930s, amid fears the palace collection would be seized by Japan’s Imperial Army, many of the treasures were evacuated to other cities and spent years on the road, sometimes hidden in temples and caves on the way.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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No injuries were reported at the unoccupied residence, MDFR said.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The buildings being vacated were apparently already 40% unoccupied, and a burdensome cost on center resources.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Work has also been undertaken to examine whether regulatory hurdles can be cleared.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chicago police were called for assistance and cleared the scene.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Officials believe the fire started in the occupied home and spread to the vacant home next door.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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No public update on the project has been released since 2023, and the land remains vacant.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Self-cleaning filters act as a garbage disposal and don't have food buildup that needs to be cleaned.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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It’s covered in stretch-resistant upholstery that won’t look worn over time and can be spot cleaned.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the final week, the crew worked nonstop for sixty hours in a heat wave that parched energy and drained our bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That path was narrow but navigable until late Saturday night, when one-loss San Diego State was sent home from Hawaii with a 38-6 stain on its resume.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Or check out the birthplace of the Inca Empire in Puno and kayak in the world’s highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Emptied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptied. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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