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
Start by emptying shelves, removing all items, one shelf at a time.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Express lines moved rapidly, emptying entirely within 10 minutes of gates opening and flowing smoothly for the rest of the evening.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
This model is known for its deep-cleaning performance and hygienic bin emptying and includes a two-year warranty.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Pham turned around and said something to catcher Tyler Heineman on the way to first base that led to an exchange of words and the dugouts emptying.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
At $91, this is your shot at finally upgrading without emptying your wallet.
—PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Workers are down in the dumps about a lack of career growth opportunities and emptying offices as companies slash staffers to make way for AI, all while being put under constant pressure to do more with less.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Target has also been sued in a class action regarding gift card scams by customers from 21 states who bought Apple gift cards at Target that had been tampered with by scammers that resulted in the scammers emptying the gift cards of their value.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Beginning in Nolensville, Mill Creek stretches through parts of Williamson and Davidson counties before emptying out in the Cumberland River a few miles upstream from downtown Nashville.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Aug. 2025
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Express lines moved rapidly, emptying entirely within 10 minutes of gates opening and flowing smoothly for the rest of the evening.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
This model is known for its deep-cleaning performance and hygienic bin emptying and includes a two-year warranty.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Pham turned around and said something to catcher Tyler Heineman on the way to first base that led to an exchange of words and the dugouts emptying.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
At $91, this is your shot at finally upgrading without emptying your wallet.
—PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
Workers are down in the dumps about a lack of career growth opportunities and emptying offices as companies slash staffers to make way for AI, all while being put under constant pressure to do more with less.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Target has also been sued in a class action regarding gift card scams by customers from 21 states who bought Apple gift cards at Target that had been tampered with by scammers that resulted in the scammers emptying the gift cards of their value.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Beginning in Nolensville, Mill Creek stretches through parts of Williamson and Davidson counties before emptying out in the Cumberland River a few miles upstream from downtown Nashville.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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The property transfer and payment afforded the city funding to knock down the five-story relic — which had been unused and deteriorating for decades — but clearing the lot of its large pile of debris remained a financial and logistical hurdle.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Efficiency has a role in clearing crowded court dockets.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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After evacuating right before Katrina, Fussell and her family moved through Baton Rouge; New Iberia; Washington, DC; and Philadelphia before returning to New Orleans in December 2005.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Speaking at a Senate hearing, Lazaro was asked whether the Philippines could seek Beijing's help in evacuating close to 200,000 Filipinos living in Taiwan if conflict breaks out.—
Karen Lema,
Reuters,
28 Aug. 2025
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Plus, Greene points out that deep cleaning your cabinets is the best way to keep them organized!—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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After a rabies exposure, people should seek immediate preventative medical care, known as post-exposure prophylaxis, which involves thoroughly cleaning the wound and receiving a rabies vaccination.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The bowls have wavy, scalloped edges that give it an artisanal look as well as holds and cutouts for draining any lingering water.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Use fertile, moist, slightly acidic soil that’s well-draining, and amend it with compost or other organic matter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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As United’s right wing-back plays the ball inside to Fernandes, Mazraoui drops, drawing Josh Laurent upfield and further vacating the space for Amad to attack.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rather than eliminating entry-level jobs, organizations should reimagine them for a new era—where early-career professionals are empowered to work alongside AI, learning higher-order skills instead of just routine tasks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Institute for Progress, a nonpartisan think tank focused on innovation policy, has supported eliminating the lottery.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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