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Recent Examples of emptied
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Combine equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and liberally spray the emptied interior shelves, drawers, bins, and walls.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Bit by bit, Rachel moved her belongings back into her emptied home in Richmond.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
When the Magnificent Mile's office towers emptied out during the pandemic and won lower valuations, somebody had to make up the shortfall.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Whole Foods Market, in the space emptied by Kohl’s last year, will anchor the 124,411-square-foot shopping center.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
On the morning of Friday, May 29, a garbage truck driver had emptied a recycling dumpster into the compactor, only to suddenly hear a man screaming for help inside.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Other perhaps telling signs include cabinets and drawers emptied of their contents and moved elsewhere, along with decorative items and books moved from shelves to drawers.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Armed gangs, now in control of most of the capital, have emptied out entire neighborhoods, shuttered schools and set looted and set fire to hospitals.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
With the turf greased by his players, who had emptied their water bottles in anticipation, Glasner slid through the guard of honour on his belly to mimic his celebration after winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Tommy is sober; Jeff’s a wisecracking alcoholic who seems to have twice emptied out a flask before the first scene is over.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Adjective
Maybe reaching patriotic Judeo-Christian nirvana should feel like the unbearable lightness of an emptied mind.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Combine equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and liberally spray the emptied interior shelves, drawers, bins, and walls.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Bit by bit, Rachel moved her belongings back into her emptied home in Richmond.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The ombudsman later forced the government to close the makeshift camp and relocate the migrants in hotels that had been emptied by COVID-19.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
When the Magnificent Mile's office towers emptied out during the pandemic and won lower valuations, somebody had to make up the shortfall.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Whole Foods Market, in the space emptied by Kohl’s last year, will anchor the 124,411-square-foot shopping center.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
On the morning of Friday, May 29, a garbage truck driver had emptied a recycling dumpster into the compactor, only to suddenly hear a man screaming for help inside.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Other perhaps telling signs include cabinets and drawers emptied of their contents and moved elsewhere, along with decorative items and books moved from shelves to drawers.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Armed gangs, now in control of most of the capital, have emptied out entire neighborhoods, shuttered schools and set looted and set fire to hospitals.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
With the turf greased by his players, who had emptied their water bottles in anticipation, Glasner slid through the guard of honour on his belly to mimic his celebration after winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Tommy is sober; Jeff’s a wisecracking alcoholic who seems to have twice emptied out a flask before the first scene is over.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptied
Adjective
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Nikolaj Ehlers added an empty-net goal and two assists for the Hurricanes, Jackson Blake had a goal and an assist, and Logan Stankoven scored a goal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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If Congress doesn't act and allows the trust fund to empty, the program will only pay out what the government collects in taxes.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Several blocks of homes in Compton were evacuated on Saturday after someone found a grenade in their garage, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies said.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Other warehouses that surround the Medline Distribution Center were evacuated as a precaution.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The boat was unoccupied when the fire started.—
The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2026
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The notion of taxing unoccupied second homes as a way to address housing affordability is not unique to San Diego.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Crocker-Johnson has been cleared for full-go practices this summer, Medved said last month.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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The Supreme Court decision cleared the way for officials to justify redistricting based on partisan ambitions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Other mammoth rehab projects in the works nearby are expected to help fill vacant offices and revive aging skyscrapers with new apartments and hotel rooms.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The former Soul Gastrolounge space has been vacant for nearly four years, and while rumors have recently circulated online about possible new tenants, including mentions of a fast-casual chain or even a mattress store, there’s no confirmation that any of them are legitimate.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The shame of opening the door to them in my filthy pajamas, of letting them into an apartment that had not been cleaned or aired for days.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The contractor cleaned the dormitories weekly rather than daily as required, resulting in unsanitary conditions.—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility This isn’t a resort that’s easily navigable for those with mobility challenges.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Residents of the Pyramid Acres subdivision in southwest Tarrant County say landowner Nancy Rimmer has unlawfully blocked their access to Bear Creek, a navigable public waterway, by posting no-trespassing signs, installing surveillance cameras and hiring armed guards.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Tied with Charley Hull, Gaby Lopez and In Gee Chun at seven under, Korda drained a birdie on 17 to take the lead before her par putt of 18 curled into the hole.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The Glen Canyon Institute and canyon activists for years have argued that Lake Powell should be drained and the Colorado River allowed to again flow freely through Glen Canyon.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Emptied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptied. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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