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Recent Examples of empties
The researchers also modeled gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties more slowly, often due to diabetes or viral infections.
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Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Each bottling of Gorovka, cut to 55% ABV, only partially empties the puncheon after which the barrel is topped up with fresh spirit.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The boat ramp, which also serves as a fishing pier, sits close to a part of the river that empties out into the Long Island Sound.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2025
Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Each bottling of Gorovka, cut to 55% ABV, only partially empties the puncheon after which the barrel is topped up with fresh spirit.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The boat ramp, which also serves as a fishing pier, sits close to a part of the river that empties out into the Long Island Sound.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empties
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Literally seconds later… the fog clears and the army rolls in to save the day.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The London market clears an average 20 million ounces in daily trade, according to the WGC — but the trade body's outlook for digital gold goes even further.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reopening is dependent on how well the area drains.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Put It Into Practice Be specific about your current situation, including what energizes and drains you.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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As Lorne Michaels cleans house following the milestone 50th season of Saturday Night Live, one cast alum is shocked at mass exodus.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Zhang vacates the title having defended the crown three times in her second championship run.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tigres will try to crowd the half spaces, win midfield turnovers and attack the channels Alba vacates.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Empties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empties. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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