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
Along with sorting laundry, Martha recommends emptying pockets, zipping zippers, opening up buttons, tying loose strings, turning garments inside out, and blotting any stains to prevent them from spreading.
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Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
This keeps the sidewalks cleaner, saves the cost of emptying trash cans, and keeps away vermin.
—Stephen Wade, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The preparation requires emptying the colon, typically with a liquid-only diet and laxatives, which can be unpleasant.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Draconian pandemic lockdowns forced expat families to pack up and leave, emptying international schools.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Its FlexiArm Design reaches into hidden corners, while the Smart Dock handles the ick with self-emptying, self-washing, and warm-air drying to prevent odors.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Regularly emptying or refreshing these areas interrupts their breeding cycle.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Because of the Levoit Aero’s auto-emptying system, the freestanding charging dock does require a plug.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Korth said that the bake out was partially successful on Saturday, with Orion emptying out about half of its toilet tank.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
This keeps the sidewalks cleaner, saves the cost of emptying trash cans, and keeps away vermin.
—Stephen Wade, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The preparation requires emptying the colon, typically with a liquid-only diet and laxatives, which can be unpleasant.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Draconian pandemic lockdowns forced expat families to pack up and leave, emptying international schools.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Its FlexiArm Design reaches into hidden corners, while the Smart Dock handles the ick with self-emptying, self-washing, and warm-air drying to prevent odors.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Regularly emptying or refreshing these areas interrupts their breeding cycle.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Because of the Levoit Aero’s auto-emptying system, the freestanding charging dock does require a plug.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Korth said that the bake out was partially successful on Saturday, with Orion emptying out about half of its toilet tank.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
Verb
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For farm-fresh eggs with a little debris on the shell, a dry cloth is all that is needed—introducing water can push bacteria inward through the porous shell rather than clearing it away.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Trump signed an executive order in February clearing the way for the public release of the federal government’s tranche of materials surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, popularly known as Unidentified Flying Objects.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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But within seconds of being knocked back, the responding officers were back up, checking on each other and evacuating stunned residents — including several children — from the rubble of the home, the video shows.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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And unlike dogs or cats, evacuating wild animals is not straightforward.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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On May 6, 2016, Kianna and her sister, Miah, were home cleaning the house for Mother’s Day while Fiona was work.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Rescuers pulled his body from the water after half an hour and rushed him to Los Angeles General Medical Center, where Michelle works on the overnight cleaning crew.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Shane Lowry has the distinction of draining one of the more memorable putts in recent golf history.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Grow crocosmia in moist, organically rich, well-draining soil in full sun to light shade.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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But also the other side of it was the fact that industry was declining, and vacating a lot of spaces.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the city has admirably put forward goals such as reducing chronic homelessness by 50%, ending family homelessness and eliminating long-term encampments within five years, there appear to be no consequences for repeatedly failing to meet these targets.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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The state has toyed with eliminating township government for years.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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