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 The vacuum detects dirt, auto-refills its tank, empties dust, and reacts to and avoids obstacles. PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025 The researchers also modeled gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties more slowly, often due to diabetes or viral infections. 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
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Verb
  • That said, until Watson either clears medical tests and the Browns open his 21-day window, or the team commits to giving Sanders meaningful snaps, the Browns’ future at quarterback remains uncertain.
    Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The fine print — including how spend will be audited, whether marketing and postproduction count, and when the first targets kick in — will be finalized once the bill clears Parliament.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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  • Source clarity can save time and reduce the back-and-forth that drains energy during tight deadlines.
    Malana VanTyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Make sure to soak the plant thoroughly so the water drains from the bottom of the pot.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Naturally, a full reset means an organization completely cleans house, but Glenn and the front office were put together this past offseason with hopes of turning the franchise around.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The vacuum cleaner has powerful suction, and the mop cleans without sloshing and smearing water on the floor.
    Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
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  • Just as soon as cynical Cyrus vacates the passenger seat, Lee finds someone more sympathetic to ride shotgun.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
  • 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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  • The Heat would avoid that payment, and subsequent regular payments, only if Silver voids his contract and expels him from the league.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Empties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empties. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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