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
This means emptying out saucers, watering cans, and baby pools.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Across China, Japan and South Korea, young people left their countryside homes in droves to find work in major cities, often leaving behind emptying villages occupied by a shrinking number of elderly people.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Across China, Japan and South Korea, young people left their countryside homes in droves to find work in major cities, often leaving behind emptying villages occupied by a shrinking number of elderly people.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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Anderson allowed just three hits, Gavin Guy hit a bases-clearing double and Grant Horsley blasted a three-run homer as the Sailors advanced to the semifinals.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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County of Hawaii Mayor Kimo Alameda said there are reports of damages to homes and structures, with roadway crews out clearing debris after several rockslides occurred around the South Kona area.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Aerial footage of the fire showed clouds of thick smoke, several water-dropping helicopters and residents evacuating their homes.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Officers began evacuating other homes in the neighborhood as the fire grew and gunshots continued to ring out in the neighborhood.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Use bottled water for cleaning contact lenses.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Why Vinegar Works Wonders Vinegar can work really well in cleaning a faucet head thoroughly.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Plant the cutting in well-draining soil in a 12-inch tall pot that’s about 6 inches wide so the roots have plenty of room to grow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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More turbulent water draining from the desert via seasonal drainage channels called wadis might have brought others.—
Geoff Emberling,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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In a message to residents, City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto confirmed Wang has resigned from the City Council, vacating her role as mayor, following the federal charges.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 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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Is 28 additional IPOs per year—many of them small, many of them in the micro-cap range most likely to fail—a benefit large enough to justify eliminating quarterly reporting for every public company in America?—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Kansas Republicans’ failure to join in on the nationwide redistricting blitz by eliminating Democrats’ lone House district didn’t cost Masterson.—
Matthew Kelly
May 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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