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
How to Start Chaos Decluttering While the idea of emptying an entire space might feel daunting, the key is to start with smaller, preset zones.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Its All-in-One PowerDock automates maintenance by self-emptying dust for up to 100 days, washing mops with hot water, and refilling its own solution.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Korth said that the bake out was partially successful on Saturday, with Orion emptying out about half of its toilet tank.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The Heat went with a bench rotation of Jaquez, Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis on Saturday before emptying its bench in the second half of the rout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Pectin, a fiber found in apples and pears, forms a gel that slows gastric emptying and helps keep blood sugar levels steadier.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Ashley Dixon, content creator and home DIY expert behind Alexander Renee Design, says that the process is straightforward, and should start with emptying your fridge of items past their prime.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Now the emptying shopping center could be where the Dallas Stars hockey team find their new home, and some nearby residents have greeted the idea with both glee and gloom.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The strategy involves emptying out areas with blanket evacuation orders, eliminating resistance there and then erasing civilian and medical infrastructure to make sure no one returns.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Its All-in-One PowerDock automates maintenance by self-emptying dust for up to 100 days, washing mops with hot water, and refilling its own solution.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Korth said that the bake out was partially successful on Saturday, with Orion emptying out about half of its toilet tank.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The Heat went with a bench rotation of Jaquez, Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis on Saturday before emptying its bench in the second half of the rout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Pectin, a fiber found in apples and pears, forms a gel that slows gastric emptying and helps keep blood sugar levels steadier.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Ashley Dixon, content creator and home DIY expert behind Alexander Renee Design, says that the process is straightforward, and should start with emptying your fridge of items past their prime.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Now the emptying shopping center could be where the Dallas Stars hockey team find their new home, and some nearby residents have greeted the idea with both glee and gloom.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
The strategy involves emptying out areas with blanket evacuation orders, eliminating resistance there and then erasing civilian and medical infrastructure to make sure no one returns.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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If there is clearing and sunshine behind the morning complex, then more activity will flare up and may even be strong in the afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, that share is even higher, with nearly every listing in Nantucket, Massachusetts—99 percent—now clearing the seven-figure mark.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 46 years to the day, C-130s were part of the rescue mission in Iran, again tasked with making a quick landing inside the country and then evacuating.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Civil Defense teams have conducted emergency response operations, including providing medical assistance, evacuating the injured and recovering the dead, according to the post.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Because much of the area has flat, poorly draining soils, this watershed has become a bottleneck that can rapidly overflow during heavy rains.—
Dominic Boyer,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fill it two-thirds with lightweight well-draining potting mix.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Miami will be vacating City Hall for a new site at Freedom Park, near the new Inter Miami soccer stadium in 2028.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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After vacating the property, Affleck was reportedly staying in a $100,000-a-night rental in Brentwood, California, just blocks away from his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s home.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist to pass the 100-point mark for the season and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday, eliminating New York from playoff contention.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist to pass the 100-point mark for the season and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday, eliminating New York from playoff contention.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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