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
This keeps the sidewalks cleaner, saves the cost of emptying trash cans, and keeps away vermin.
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Stephen Wade, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Draconian pandemic lockdowns forced expat families to pack up and leave, emptying international schools.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Its FlexiArm Design reaches into hidden corners, while the Smart Dock handles the ick with self-emptying, self-washing, and warm-air drying to prevent odors.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Regularly emptying or refreshing these areas interrupts their breeding cycle.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Because of the Levoit Aero’s auto-emptying system, the freestanding charging dock does require a plug.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
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.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 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
Stephen Wade, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Draconian pandemic lockdowns forced expat families to pack up and leave, emptying international schools.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Its FlexiArm Design reaches into hidden corners, while the Smart Dock handles the ick with self-emptying, self-washing, and warm-air drying to prevent odors.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Regularly emptying or refreshing these areas interrupts their breeding cycle.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Because of the Levoit Aero’s auto-emptying system, the freestanding charging dock does require a plug.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
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.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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Pashinyan’s pro-Western stance led to a deterioration of relations with Moscow, clearing the way for Azerbaijan’s seizure of the territory in 2020-2023.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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That includes clearing dead or dying vegetation within 100 feet of all structures, landscaping with fire-resistant plans and non-flammable ground cover, and disposing of landscaping debris in other ways.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In March alone, Ukrainian forces logged over 9,000 missions using ground robots for everything from delivering ammunition to evacuating the wounded.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Inside the dining room, Secret Service rushed to the stage, evacuating the president, first lady and other top officials.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The great-great-grandson of Frank Zamboni, the inventor of his namesake ice-cleaning vehicle, attended his first postseason game since the Comeback on Katella, a Ducks double-overtime victory over Edmonton in the second round in 2017.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, Steve Evans, owner of Memphis Maids, extolls the virtues of regularly cleaning above and around your cabinetry.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shane Lowry has the distinction of draining one of the more memorable putts in recent golf history.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Grow crocosmia in moist, organically rich, well-draining soil in full sun to light shade.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even more concerning, the Senate proposal would restrict Florida Forever funding to conservation easements only, eliminating the state’s ability to purchase land outright.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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She’s called for eliminating state income taxes for families making under $100,000 and passing free in-state college tuition for students who transfer from community colleges.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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