as in clearing
to remove the contents of
empty the room before starting to paint the ceiling
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Recent Examples of emptying
The compact base station only needs emptying about once every 75 days.
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PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
At this price point, mopping capabilities, as well as self-cleaning, and self-emptying features should be included.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Churches are emptying out across the country, despite an uptick in membership in recent years.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The Heat used Fontecchio, Jaquez, Jovic and Smith off the bench to complete its nine-man rotation against the Grizzlies before emptying its bench late in the rout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Trump talked about emptying Gaza of Palestinians.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Those moves included everything from emptying competitors' canteens to searching for idols without receiving a clue first.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
That frenetic screech of packing tape echoing in your emptying home may send your blood pressure soaring.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
As annual fees for premium credit cards soar (hello, $795 Chase Sapphire Reserve and $895 Amex Platinum), travelers might wonder if there’s a different way to unlock perks without emptying their wallet.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
At this price point, mopping capabilities, as well as self-cleaning, and self-emptying features should be included.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Churches are emptying out across the country, despite an uptick in membership in recent years.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The Heat used Fontecchio, Jaquez, Jovic and Smith off the bench to complete its nine-man rotation against the Grizzlies before emptying its bench late in the rout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Trump talked about emptying Gaza of Palestinians.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Those moves included everything from emptying competitors' canteens to searching for idols without receiving a clue first.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
That frenetic screech of packing tape echoing in your emptying home may send your blood pressure soaring.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
As annual fees for premium credit cards soar (hello, $795 Chase Sapphire Reserve and $895 Amex Platinum), travelers might wonder if there’s a different way to unlock perks without emptying their wallet.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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However, clearing the hurdle of high up-front costs for batteries and chargers will make for lower long-term operating costs.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The researchers built a fully functioning quantum chip based on this qubit to validate its performance, clearing one of the key obstacles to efficient error correction and scalability for industrial systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ford Louisville Assembly Plant has started evacuating per the UAW Local 862 president Todd Dunn, out of a safety precaution, not because of immediate danger.—
Keisha Rowe,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Armed police officers were seen running down the platform at the station, evacuating passengers while looking to neutralize any ongoing threat, the UK’s PA Media news agency reported.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the convenience factor, dishwasher pods are also popular due to their effectiveness in cleaning dishes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
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And even the most devoted coffee people can sometimes skimp on deep-cleaning their equipment.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Extremely draining and hard day, hard for everyone involved, hard for everyone who loved Marshawn.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Make sure the soil is well-draining and rich in organic matter for best results.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gap owns the property at 30–31 Long Acre, and refused to rent it out, even after vacating in 2021 during the company-wide restructuring.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Keep in mind that drought-tolerant natives should be well-watered their first year or two before curtailing or eliminating watering altogether.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Either way, taking control of your laundry routine is a major step toward eliminating the clothes chair clutter.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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