empties

present tense third-person singular of empty
as in clears
to remove the contents of empty the room before starting to paint the ceiling

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Recent Examples of empties Eufy Robot Vacuum and Mop Deal The Eufy Omni C20 vacuum and mop offers a hands-free clean with an Omni Station that automatically empties dust, plus washes and dries its own mop pads. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026 Plus, its dock automatically empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, and can go up to 65 days between dustbin changes. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 June 2026 Simone empties out the frivolities and installs her unique despair. Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Flores checks for spills, then empties the mug back into the pot by hand and does it again — hundreds of times. Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 To begin, lab assistant Julia Butac empties a burlap bag of beans into a bin and starts to sift them a couple handfuls at a time, removing anything that isn't a full bean. Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026 Other than that, though, the place empties out midday while most everyone is within Yosemite. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 However, as part of that, the gallbladder empties less frequently and more slowly. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 Every weekday before dawn, Deltona empties itself onto I-4. Christopher Bellingham, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empties
Verb
  • Any workouts in the facility must be done alone until the NCAA formally clears him.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • And if no nominee clears it, the show with the highest percentage of yes votes takes the trophy.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Kherson's Drone Siege Spreads That assessment is echoed by Alina Holovko, co-founder of the humanitarian organization Dobra Sprava, who evacuates civilians from frontline towns in the Donbas.
    David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Not everyone evacuates at once in a storm.
    Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Nutrient leaching when water drains out of containers and baskets adds to the problem.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • The minerals are absorbed through the skin, boosting circulation and inducing a sweat that drains away the toxins.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Per the outlet, Martin cleans tables and floors, restocks sauces and keeps trays moving to customers.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • That schedule can be altered under special circumstances, including when a sitting commissioner vacates a seat early.
    Douglas Hanks June 9, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
  • Even if a state court vacates his conviction, that would simply allow an immigration judge to reconsider his case.
    Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • Modding the glasses is against the terms of service, which voids your warranty.
    Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
  • What voids a bumper-to-bumper warranty?
    Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 16 May 2026

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“Empties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empties. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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