Synonyms of emptying

emptying

verb

present participle of empty

as in clearing

to remove the contents of

empty the room before starting to paint the ceiling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clearing
• evacuating
• cleaning
• draining
• vacating
• eliminating
• sweeping
• voiding
• purging
• flushing
• wasting
• exhausting
• drawing (off)
• depleting
• bleeding
• scouring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filling
• loading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emptying

Both Frank's and Lurk Cards are taking steps to protect their stores, including emptying all display cases at the end of the day. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 30 July 2026

In December, it was announced that the Aqueduct would close on June 28th, bringing its hundred-and-thirty-two-year history of hosting live horse races and emptying wallets to an end. — Rebecca Egan McCarthy, New Yorker, 21 July 2026

Most can be set to activate on a timer, and some are even capable of self-emptying their collection bins and automatically recharging themselves. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

The Automatic Second Round Is No Longer Guaranteed The evidence does not show that GLP-1 drugs are emptying America’s bars. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

This deep markdown brings home premium auto-emptying and self-washing floor robots, giving busy families, apartment dwellers, and pet owners an easy way to maintain pristine floors daily. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Nearby, groups descended on a shopping center on 32nd Street, emptying trash cans and tossing merchandise from the Pavilions grocery store into the parking lot. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Placing a catch plate under the feeder and emptying it regularly solves that problem. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 July 2026

Start by emptying shelves, removing all items, one shelf at a time. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026