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
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Now, their argument is also bolstered by the fact that Lake Powell is emptying — whether Colorado River managers like it or not.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
However, certain behaviors like straining and position may contribute to issues like incomplete bladder emptying and pelvic floor dysfunction.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
In a 30-day window, ARC took in 268 animals and placed approximately 200, a logistical push that at one point required emptying a storage area to house an urgent influx of animals until kennel space opened up the following day.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
His right-hand man, Bishop, pulls an Iago on him and stabs him in the back by emptying his bullets.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
The closest thing in effort required is hooking the robot when it’s done, emptying out its filter basket and putting it back on the charger.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
On the day Waldorf was admitted to the hospital, ProPublica had published an investigation on the death of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old medical assistant who died of infection after doctors delayed emptying her uterus.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Now, their argument is also bolstered by the fact that Lake Powell is emptying — whether Colorado River managers like it or not.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
However, certain behaviors like straining and position may contribute to issues like incomplete bladder emptying and pelvic floor dysfunction.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
In a 30-day window, ARC took in 268 animals and placed approximately 200, a logistical push that at one point required emptying a storage area to house an urgent influx of animals until kennel space opened up the following day.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
His right-hand man, Bishop, pulls an Iago on him and stabs him in the back by emptying his bullets.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
The closest thing in effort required is hooking the robot when it’s done, emptying out its filter basket and putting it back on the charger.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
On the day Waldorf was admitted to the hospital, ProPublica had published an investigation on the death of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old medical assistant who died of infection after doctors delayed emptying her uterus.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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That extra money makes Freedom 250 the largest bonus night in UFC history, clearing the previous record of $300,000 set at UFC 300 by $100,000 on Fight of the Night and $125,000 on Performance of the Night.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Broward State Attorney Harold Pryor marched into a courtroom Friday to ask a judge to serve justice by clearing more than 40 convictions his office secured in the late 1980s and early 1990s.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Earlier, the Forward Seaman's Union of India told CBS News the crew were uninjured and evacuating from the ship.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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So Covey recommends evacuating the neighborhoods within a half-mile of the GKN plant, which is on Western Avenue, just south of Chapman Avenue.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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But Lally is still happy to handle the cooking and cleaning herself.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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When cleaning an oven with vinegar, choose standard household white vinegar and avoid concentrated or high-strength formulas.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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In a press release, the USDA urged pet and livestock owners to check their animals for draining or enlarging wounds, maggots or egg masses, signs of discomfort and lesions in body openings, such as the nose, ears, genitalia, and umbilical area.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Plant your plum in a sunny location with well-draining soil, and provide occasional watering when the soil is dry.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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She was endorsed by Janene Beronio, the judge vacating the seat.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The condominium board has not been receptive to eliminating the cable service.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Eskin favors changing the system for choosing judges to one in which jurists are appointed to a single 15-year term, eliminating the need for elections while also ensuring that jurists do eventually leave the bench to make way for others.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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