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Recent Examples of emptied
Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Worst moment In terms of on-pitch moments, take your pick from the 6-0 defeat at Chelsea, the 3-2 defeat snatched from the jaws of victory against Bournemouth, or the recent 4-0 defeat at Manchester United where the away end had emptied long before the final whistle.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The war with Hezbollah emptied Israel’s north.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The war had largely emptied the rolling hills along Israel’s border with Lebanon, but about a dozen farmers had stayed put.
—Jack Nicas, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Break down cardboard, shirt and gift boxes so more can fit in the recycling container and fall out readily as it is emptied, Allen said.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
In the fourth quarter, the sections of the Horseshoe once painted in orange had largely emptied.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Sturgeon emptied his first clip right there, in the conference room.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
By contrast, a rally of Yoon supporters emptied following the news.
—Joyce Lee, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
Unlike a trash can, which can be emptied in a jiffy, garbage disposal cleaning needs to be more than running it for 30 seconds with hot water.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Worst moment In terms of on-pitch moments, take your pick from the 6-0 defeat at Chelsea, the 3-2 defeat snatched from the jaws of victory against Bournemouth, or the recent 4-0 defeat at Manchester United where the away end had emptied long before the final whistle.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The war with Hezbollah emptied Israel’s north.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
The war had largely emptied the rolling hills along Israel’s border with Lebanon, but about a dozen farmers had stayed put.
—Jack Nicas, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Break down cardboard, shirt and gift boxes so more can fit in the recycling container and fall out readily as it is emptied, Allen said.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
In the fourth quarter, the sections of the Horseshoe once painted in orange had largely emptied.
—Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Sturgeon emptied his first clip right there, in the conference room.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
By contrast, a rally of Yoon supporters emptied following the news.
—Joyce Lee, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptied
Adjective
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Hide your money anywhere but your shoe; buy a solo car; don’t wander any empty train platforms.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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Built in 1917 as a grand hostelry that drew a who’s-who list of visitors in its heyday, it was scheduled for renovation after sitting empty for 15 years.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As shown in Pratt’s Instagram Stories, the house burned to the ground, but their entire family was evacuated to safety.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Tens of thousands were evacuated as more than 5,000 acres burned in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ezell said that the federal government spends $2 billion a year to maintain and operate office buildings regardless of whether the buildings are unoccupied.—
Tolu Talabi,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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Since the passing of that owner, Anne Teague, in 2019, the house has been unoccupied and deteriorating.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The program, part of the $11.5 million Neighborhood Investment Fund program announced last fall by the city, aims to build out vacant storefronts and improve existing ones along the major corridors of Albany Avenue, North Main Street, Park Street and Maple Avenue.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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Tourists will still come by the thousands to admire the monuments, even if some of the big stone buildings turn vacant, like the ruins of the Roman Forum.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The injunction, which applies to the 2025 season unless it is vacated on appeal, blocks NASCAR from denying 23XI Racing and Front Row the same terms offered to charter teams and ensures the two teams are not compelled to release legal claims against NASCAR.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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After Sephora vacated Penney’s and set up shop at Kohl’s, Penney’s rolled out JCP Beauty departments with an inclusive mix of masstige, prestige and mass brands from new, emerging and established companies, to all of its stores.—
David Moin,
WWD,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The separation of civilizations and leaders, navigable rivers that provide new routes for trade and battles, plus an overhauled diplomacy system with a new influence mechanic all offer long-term players a host of fresh challenges.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Mississippi River basin, draining into the Father of Waters, contains more miles of navigable river than the entire rest of the world put together.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Emptied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptied. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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