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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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These bottles can be flattened when empty, conserving valuable luggage space and expanded when needed.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But the schedule is also noticeably empty toward the backend of the trip.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Levy, who is the current honorary mayor of the Pacific Palisades, evacuated the area early Tuesday, according to The Los Angeles Times, which spoke with him while he was stuck in traffic.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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Staff at a nearby senior care center have evacuated as a result, moving patients still in hospital beds and gowns to safety while awaiting medical transport to safer locations.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Under state statute, even unoccupied high-rise buildings must have functional utilities to maintain both fire suppression and fire alarm systems for the protection of first responders and neighboring properties, according to the mayor’s office.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
2 Apr. 2025
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The teens broke into an unoccupied train at the 36th St. and Fourth Ave.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The now vacant patch of land is roughly a mile west of Interstate 35W, within walking distance of a post office, a gas station, a high school and miles of subdivisions.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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The 27-year-old Ennis (33-0-0-1 with 29 knockouts) won the vacant IBF interim welterweight crown in January 2023 with a unanimous decision victory over Karen Chukhadzhian.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 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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Title 9 Sports Grill, a sports bar focused on women's athletics, will open in January in the Melrose District space being vacated by Short Leash Hotdogs and Taproom.—
Axios Phoenix,
Axios,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Each level presents a fascinating new puzzle, navigable through a precise combination of air-dashes, double jumps, and a world-specific wrinkle built into the architecture.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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Snowplows and salt trucks were dispatched across affected regions to keep roads as navigable as possible during the ongoing storm.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Emptied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptied. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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