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
Best Prime Day Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals The Ecovas Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is a 2-in-1 cleaning machine featuring four-wheel drive, fantastic suction, and self-emptying capabilities.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
The self-emptying dock stores up to 75 days of debris, which means less maintenance for you.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The vacuum effortlessly sweeps up dust, dirt, crumbs, debris, and pet hair from your carpet and floors thanks to its powerful suction capabilities, self-cleaning brushroll, and self-emptying base.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
With a 9-liter filter basket and wide intake area, it’s designed to capture everything from fine particles to large leaves, requiring less emptying and freeing up more pool time.
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V Brand Stories,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Mixing fruits with foods containing protein and fat reduces post-meal glucose responses by slowing gastric emptying and carbohydrate absorption.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
But the fallout from a recent lawsuit risks emptying the NRA’s coffers and presents an existential threat to the gun rights group.
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Stephen Gutowski,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
With its PerfectEdge Technology and sensors, self-emptying and on-demand spot cleaning that is controlled by your voice, the s9+ may just become your favorite smart gadget.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
This accelerates gastric emptying to hydrate tissues faster.
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Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
The self-emptying dock stores up to 75 days of debris, which means less maintenance for you.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The vacuum effortlessly sweeps up dust, dirt, crumbs, debris, and pet hair from your carpet and floors thanks to its powerful suction capabilities, self-cleaning brushroll, and self-emptying base.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
With a 9-liter filter basket and wide intake area, it’s designed to capture everything from fine particles to large leaves, requiring less emptying and freeing up more pool time.
—
V Brand Stories,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Mixing fruits with foods containing protein and fat reduces post-meal glucose responses by slowing gastric emptying and carbohydrate absorption.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
But the fallout from a recent lawsuit risks emptying the NRA’s coffers and presents an existential threat to the gun rights group.
—
Stephen Gutowski,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
With its PerfectEdge Technology and sensors, self-emptying and on-demand spot cleaning that is controlled by your voice, the s9+ may just become your favorite smart gadget.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
This accelerates gastric emptying to hydrate tissues faster.
—
Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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Lawmakers in at least 26 states introduced more than 120 bills this year on PBMs, according to an Associated Press search using the bill-tracking software Plural, with about a quarter of the bills clearing at least one chamber.
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Before paying for a bigger storage tier, try clearing space first.
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Grant also said passengers should consider wearing closed-toe shoes, which can aid in quickly evacuating.
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Officers tracked down the bus, pulled it over and started evacuating passengers, Carroll said.
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An 11-year-old named Ashton built a viral bin-cleaning business by simply addressing a local need.
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To incorporate dryer sheets into your oven rack-cleaning, line a layer of dryer sheets on top of your old towel in the bottom of the bathtub, add the rack(s), and cover the rack(s) with more dryer sheets.
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Young people didn’t think these types of jobs paid enough money and felt the roles were often more emotionally draining than others.
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Both handhelds sipped power during Balatro, draining the battery at around 14W and 9W, respectively.
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On paper, such arrangements may appear favorable to judges, who often weigh alternatives to forcibly shuttering a hotel over concerns that suddenly vacating a property could worsen blight and invite more crime.
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
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Any draw would have allowed both teams to advance, with Algeria being one of the top-8 third-place teams and eliminating Iran from the tournament.
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The vinegar will fill the role of both, eliminating odors and leaving sheets feeling soft.
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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