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Recent Examples of emptied
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Previous looting emptied the burial, but the archaeologists still found some grave goods.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Anderson was part of a three-man bench rotation that also included Haywood Highsmith and Davion Mitchell before the Heat emptied its bench late in the lopsided win.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Hospitals and schools have been burned and pillaged, and neighborhoods emptied out.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
The young man disappears for weeks, after having emptied his saving accounts.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States had those stockpiles, but they were largely emptied out already.
—Ross Pomeroy, Big Think, 20 Mar. 2025
As the two men argued on Sunday, Whyte’s attacker grabbed a gasoline canister from the food cart and emptied it on the victim before starting the blaze, cops say.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Still, their suction power isn’t as good as other vacuums, and many have to be emptied often.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Interim head coach Doug Christie emptied the bench in layers throughout the fourth quarter while the Magic’s lead hovered around 30 points, and the Kings ultimately lost to Orlando, 121-91.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Previous looting emptied the burial, but the archaeologists still found some grave goods.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Anderson was part of a three-man bench rotation that also included Haywood Highsmith and Davion Mitchell before the Heat emptied its bench late in the lopsided win.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Hospitals and schools have been burned and pillaged, and neighborhoods emptied out.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
The young man disappears for weeks, after having emptied his saving accounts.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States had those stockpiles, but they were largely emptied out already.
—Ross Pomeroy, Big Think, 20 Mar. 2025
As the two men argued on Sunday, Whyte’s attacker grabbed a gasoline canister from the food cart and emptied it on the victim before starting the blaze, cops say.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Still, their suction power isn’t as good as other vacuums, and many have to be emptied often.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptied
Adjective
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Streets that typically buzzed with life were empty.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Related article Trump was warned of empty shelves and financial turmoil from tariffs and firing Powell.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They were evacuated and the fire was extinguished, officials said.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Health officials at the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital evacuated the patients from the building after a phone call from someone who identified himself as Israeli security shortly before the attack.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The vehicle was reported stolen in Oakland and was found unoccupied on Monday.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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That means a wave of new facilities drawing electricity in previously unoccupied land or revitalized vacant facilities.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In her next fight, Shevchenko faced ex-women’s strawweight champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the vacant flyweight title.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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And several blocks of tunnel below Chinatown, dug half a century ago for the Second Avenue subway, remain a vacant, unseen taunt.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 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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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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With more than 500 square miles of navigable waters, the Bay and its tributaries have kayak outfitters with key locations for spectacular views of San Francisco.—
Jill K. Robinson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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There are more than one hundred kilometers of hiking trails to explore throughout the preserve, with destinations spanning from the easily-navigable Leska Educational Trail to the verdant Schlosser’s Meadow—but for birdwatchers in particular, the source of the Kupa River is the perfect spot.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Emptied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptied. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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