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
  • Efficiency clears the noise; leadership creates connection.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Auston Matthews clears $20 million once again, but the Maple Leafs star is set to lose his hockey earnings crown soon—which might actually be a good sign for a sport still waiting for a financial breakthrough.
    Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Most indoor plants are watered from the top until the water drains from the pot through the drainage holes.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Watch for when the sun hits different sections of your garden, how water drains after a heavy rain, and what critters (large and small) like to stop by for a visit.
    Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • The wipes have a triple emollient formula that gently cleans dirt and makeup from your face, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready for bed.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Its spray and scrub function cleans tough stains, especially unwanted pet accidents.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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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
  • 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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