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
In a 30-day window, ARC took in 268 animals and placed approximately 200, a logistical push that at one point required emptying a storage area to house an urgent influx of animals until kennel space opened up the following day.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
People can reduce their odds of getting West Nile by wearing insect repellent and covering skin while outdoors; limiting activity at dawn and dusk; emptying any standing water around their homes; and repairing door and window screens as necessary.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
His right-hand man, Bishop, pulls an Iago on him and stabs him in the back by emptying his bullets.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
The closest thing in effort required is hooking the robot when it’s done, emptying out its filter basket and putting it back on the charger.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
On the day Waldorf was admitted to the hospital, ProPublica had published an investigation on the death of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old medical assistant who died of infection after doctors delayed emptying her uterus.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
On the day Waldorf was admitted to the hospital, ProPublica had published an investigation on the death of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old medical assistant who died of infection after doctors delayed emptying her uterus.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
That's roughly 15 days more than most other self-emptying robot vacuums.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Others cite family ties, routines, or simply the daunting task of emptying a home accumulated over decades.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
People can reduce their odds of getting West Nile by wearing insect repellent and covering skin while outdoors; limiting activity at dawn and dusk; emptying any standing water around their homes; and repairing door and window screens as necessary.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
His right-hand man, Bishop, pulls an Iago on him and stabs him in the back by emptying his bullets.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
The closest thing in effort required is hooking the robot when it’s done, emptying out its filter basket and putting it back on the charger.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
On the day Waldorf was admitted to the hospital, ProPublica had published an investigation on the death of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old medical assistant who died of infection after doctors delayed emptying her uterus.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
On the day Waldorf was admitted to the hospital, ProPublica had published an investigation on the death of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old medical assistant who died of infection after doctors delayed emptying her uterus.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
That's roughly 15 days more than most other self-emptying robot vacuums.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Others cite family ties, routines, or simply the daunting task of emptying a home accumulated over decades.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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The bases-clearing double plated three runs and allowed Regis Jesuit to exhale with a five-run lead.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Right Now With May coming to a close, Amazon is clearing stock with a huge sale.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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First responders quickly went to work evacuating residents and knocking down the flames.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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In March, Warren led the Massachusetts delegation in a letter to the State Department criticizing the administration’s lack of preparation in terms of evacuating Americans and pressing for answers on its response.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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To maximize efficiency, pair windowsill cleaning with dusting the blinds or vacuuming fabric window treatments as part of your overall window cleaning and maintenance routine.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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Approximately $310 million will support cleaning efforts of buses, trains, facilities, stations and stops.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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But the recession of 1969–70 hit New York hard, draining the city of half a million jobs.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Making the powder involves several steps, including milk testing and pasteurization, the separation of curds and whey, draining and pasteurizing the liquid whey, and then sending it to a processing facility to remove more liquid via evaporation and spray drying.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Republicans were upset in 2014 by a Kansas Supreme Court decision vacating the death sentences of Jonathan and Reginald Carr, brothers convicted of murder.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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In addition to reserve funds, the shortfall was closed by eliminating 114 vacant jobs, adjusting contracts among other things.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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