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
Those moves included everything from emptying competitors' canteens to searching for idols without receiving a clue first.
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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
That frenetic screech of packing tape echoing in your emptying home may send your blood pressure soaring.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
As annual fees for premium credit cards soar (hello, $795 Chase Sapphire Reserve and $895 Amex Platinum), travelers might wonder if there’s a different way to unlock perks without emptying their wallet.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
This self-emptying Shark robot vacuum has powerful suction and mopping capabilities, and works diligently to clean small spaces like under your bed or couch.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
This emptying-out trajectory may be familiar to anyone who's read accounts of contemplative mystical experiences.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Friday night at T-Mobile Park, emptying their bullpen, testing their wills and winning a game that stretched deep into the night.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Add in self-emptying, and this thing basically maintains itself.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Its bagless, self-emptying base holds up to 60 days of dirt, pet hair and debris, and it can be controlled hands-free with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
—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, 7 Oct. 2025
Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
That frenetic screech of packing tape echoing in your emptying home may send your blood pressure soaring.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
As annual fees for premium credit cards soar (hello, $795 Chase Sapphire Reserve and $895 Amex Platinum), travelers might wonder if there’s a different way to unlock perks without emptying their wallet.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
This self-emptying Shark robot vacuum has powerful suction and mopping capabilities, and works diligently to clean small spaces like under your bed or couch.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
This emptying-out trajectory may be familiar to anyone who's read accounts of contemplative mystical experiences.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Friday night at T-Mobile Park, emptying their bullpen, testing their wills and winning a game that stretched deep into the night.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Add in self-emptying, and this thing basically maintains itself.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Its bagless, self-emptying base holds up to 60 days of dirt, pet hair and debris, and it can be controlled hands-free with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
—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, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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On a recent afternoon at The Hollow, manager Dan Welch was clearing brush when approached by KFF Health News.—
Arthur Allen,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Demolition crews have begun tearing down the East Wing of the White House, clearing ground for a 90,000-square foot ballroom in the biggest White House expansion in more than 70 years.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Doctors Without Borders emergency center in the neighborhood of Turgeau had temporarily closed in March 2025 after armed men opened fire on four of the organization's vehicles that were evacuating staff from the center.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Heavy rain early Tuesday morning pushed rivers across the southern state past their banks and into the surrounding communities — damaging roads, evacuating residents and shutting down schools and businesses.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 Oct. 2025
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Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Spray the piercing with sterile saline wound wash when cleaning it.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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One of such instances occurred after a draining process of shipping their Land Rover to Australia — a move that cost around $7,000.—
Kaela Ling,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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To propagate directly in soil instead, place the cutting in a small pot filled with well-draining soil so the node is buried.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Tigers exacted some measure of revenge by eliminating Cleveland in the wild card series — only to once again lose the ALDS in five games — this time in highly heartbreaking fashion, on a walk-off base hit by the Seattle Mariners in the 15th inning.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Milei also passed reforms like eliminating rent controls, to great results.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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