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
The Shark Stratos is designed for true hands free maintenance, featuring a NeverTouch Base that handles everything from emptying the dustbin to washing and drying the mop pads.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 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 Omni dock was relatively quiet when self-emptying and automatically dispensed cleaning solution, which was convenient.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Use this as an opportunity to freshen up the space by wiping down the counter and emptying the trash.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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
Moms donating breast milk, Dads emptying ATMs to help people who lost their jobs.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
But what the director pulls off about structuring is that Benicio del Toro’s character is emptying out all the immigrants and hiding everyone.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Since his death, the family has been emptying them out in bulk.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 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 Omni dock was relatively quiet when self-emptying and automatically dispensed cleaning solution, which was convenient.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Use this as an opportunity to freshen up the space by wiping down the counter and emptying the trash.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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
Moms donating breast milk, Dads emptying ATMs to help people who lost their jobs.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
But what the director pulls off about structuring is that Benicio del Toro’s character is emptying out all the immigrants and hiding everyone.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
Since his death, the family has been emptying them out in bulk.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
Verb
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While some people whip out the shovels and start clearing, others simply cannot.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Senate Bill 11 passed the state House with bipartisan support Monday, clearing the chamber on a 57-5 vote.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Crews said nine people were inside the home at the time of the fire, with six evacuating themselves.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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People evacuating should head toward San Luis.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Los Angeles Times recently reported that Instawork, a staffing app that connects businesses with local hourly workers for same-day gigs, has been recruiting workers in Los Angeles to strap on headbands with a phone mount and record themselves cleaning their homes.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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The measure would also apply hotel taxes to all charges, including resort fees, cleaning fees and in-room movie purchases — charges not currently subject to hotel tax.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last weekend, countless spring breakers arrived to partake in the unsanctioned event, draining resources and putting strain on local authorities attempting to maintain order.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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One out of the two washing sinks were draining slowly in the women’s restroom.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After vacating her cozy abode in the early ’60s, Horne later relocated to Manhattan’s Upper East Side.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump signed an executive order last year to overhaul elections, including eliminating grace periods for mailed ballots received after Election Day.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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However, a binding agreement hammered out with residents more than 20 years ago limits building heights, which would prevent them from adding two stories at Anderson Parking without eliminating the building’s rooftop observatory.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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