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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
Verb
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Working up a sweat also clears my mind like nothing else.—
Millie Peartree,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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Milan City Council passed a vote approving the sale of San Siro to Inter and Milan on Tuesday, which clears the path for the construction of a new stadium on the site.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sulfur tends to form long chains during charging and discharging, which blocks the flow of ions and quickly drains the battery’s power.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bring it all to life this month by saying yes only to the people, opportunities, and experiences that excite you, and no to anyone or anything that drains your bright light.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even my husband, who cleans for a living, is impressed.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thus, the issue is a stalemate that could continue until Newsom vacates his office 16 months hence.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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“Empties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empties. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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