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
How to Start Chaos Decluttering While the idea of emptying an entire space might feel daunting, the key is to start with smaller, preset zones.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Its All-in-One PowerDock automates maintenance by self-emptying dust for up to 100 days, washing mops with hot water, and refilling its own solution.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 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
The Heat went with a bench rotation of Jaquez, Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis on Saturday before emptying its bench in the second half of the rout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Pectin, a fiber found in apples and pears, forms a gel that slows gastric emptying and helps keep blood sugar levels steadier.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Ashley Dixon, content creator and home DIY expert behind Alexander Renee Design, says that the process is straightforward, and should start with emptying your fridge of items past their prime.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Now the emptying shopping center could be where the Dallas Stars hockey team find their new home, and some nearby residents have greeted the idea with both glee and gloom.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The strategy involves emptying out areas with blanket evacuation orders, eliminating resistance there and then erasing civilian and medical infrastructure to make sure no one returns.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Its All-in-One PowerDock automates maintenance by self-emptying dust for up to 100 days, washing mops with hot water, and refilling its own solution.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 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
The Heat went with a bench rotation of Jaquez, Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis on Saturday before emptying its bench in the second half of the rout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Pectin, a fiber found in apples and pears, forms a gel that slows gastric emptying and helps keep blood sugar levels steadier.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Ashley Dixon, content creator and home DIY expert behind Alexander Renee Design, says that the process is straightforward, and should start with emptying your fridge of items past their prime.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Now the emptying shopping center could be where the Dallas Stars hockey team find their new home, and some nearby residents have greeted the idea with both glee and gloom.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The strategy involves emptying out areas with blanket evacuation orders, eliminating resistance there and then erasing civilian and medical infrastructure to make sure no one returns.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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Pashinyan’s pro-Western stance led to a deterioration of relations with Moscow, clearing the way for Azerbaijan’s seizure of the territory in 2020-2023.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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That includes clearing dead or dying vegetation within 100 feet of all structures, landscaping with fire-resistant plans and non-flammable ground cover, and disposing of landscaping debris in other ways.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Our teams activated to assist the crew in evacuating the aircraft and transported the passengers safely to the terminal.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 46 years to the day, C-130s were part of the rescue mission in Iran, again tasked with making a quick landing inside the country and then evacuating.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The great-great-grandson of Frank Zamboni, the inventor of his namesake ice-cleaning vehicle, attended his first postseason game since the Comeback on Katella, a Ducks double-overtime victory over Edmonton in the second round in 2017.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, Steve Evans, owner of Memphis Maids, extolls the virtues of regularly cleaning above and around your cabinetry.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East is actively draining the American wallet.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The perfusionist questioned the decision to stop disinfecting the units, saying his concern with draining was that if the tanks weren’t completely dry and still contained moisture, bacteria could form.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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The ruling vacating Williams’ order and remanding the case back to her court means operations at the controversial facility will continue while the lower court litigates whether the state and federal government should be subjected to federal environmental regulations at the site.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The plan includes 90 minutes of downtown parking for just $1, eliminating fees for new builds and remodels and extending the Entertainment Zone across all of downtown.—
Brittney Ermon,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Thune maintains there is still considerable opposition within the conference to eliminating the filibuster, even as the GOP widely supports the measure.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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