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
With a 9-liter filter basket and wide intake area, it’s designed to capture everything from fine particles to large leaves, requiring less emptying and freeing up more pool time.
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V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Mixing fruits with foods containing protein and fat reduces post-meal glucose responses by slowing gastric emptying and carbohydrate absorption.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
The JLab Go Air Pro are your no-drama, no-frills earbuds, which give you great sound without emptying your wallet.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
But the fallout from a recent lawsuit risks emptying the NRA’s coffers and presents an existential threat to the gun rights group.
—Stephen Gutowski, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
With its PerfectEdge Technology and sensors, self-emptying and on-demand spot cleaning that is controlled by your voice, the s9+ may just become your favorite smart gadget.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
This accelerates gastric emptying to hydrate tissues faster.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Mixing fruits with foods containing protein and fat reduces post-meal glucose responses by slowing gastric emptying and carbohydrate absorption.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
The JLab Go Air Pro are your no-drama, no-frills earbuds, which give you great sound without emptying your wallet.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
But the fallout from a recent lawsuit risks emptying the NRA’s coffers and presents an existential threat to the gun rights group.
—Stephen Gutowski, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
With its PerfectEdge Technology and sensors, self-emptying and on-demand spot cleaning that is controlled by your voice, the s9+ may just become your favorite smart gadget.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
This accelerates gastric emptying to hydrate tissues faster.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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Along Highway 119 in Boulder Canyon and Highway 72 in Coal Creek Canyon, crews are already clearing areas that could pose a wildfire risk.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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As of noon, workers were still clearing the tree and debris from the area.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Abbey Johnston, Chief of Fire and Rescue for Bedford County, said at a news conference that the pastor was in the process of evacuating people from the tent due to changes in the weather.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Johnston said the pastor was in the process of evacuating the tent, which has seats for 1,500, when the collapse occurred.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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Dilute your cleaning solutions and don't forget to rinse and dry when you're finished.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Scott Schrader is the chief marketing manager at the home-cleaning company CottageCare in Colorado.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Something private has grown up in the space the government is vacating.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Borehole water is filtered through a reverse-osmosis system, eliminating the need for plastic bottles.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Thousand-dollar drones are eliminating systems worth millions, forcing Russian commanders to expend valuable resources defending against low-cost threats.—
Hunter LaCroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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