empties

verb

present tense third-person singular of empty
as in clears
to remove the contents of empty the room before starting to paint the ceiling

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Recent Examples of empties Its all-in-one dock automatically empties debris, refills water, and washes and dries the mop pads to prevent odors. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 That access can be a convenience for paying bills, or a problem if one owner empties the account without the other’s agreement. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 Plus, its dock automatically empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, and can go up to 65 days between dustbin changes. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 June 2026 Simone empties out the frivolities and installs her unique despair. — Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Flores checks for spills, then empties the mug back into the pot by hand and does it again — hundreds of times. — Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 To begin, lab assistant Julia Butac empties a burlap bag of beans into a bin and starts to sift them a couple handfuls at a time, removing anything that isn't a full bean. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026 Other than that, though, the place empties out midday while most everyone is within Yosemite. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 However, as part of that, the gallbladder empties less frequently and more slowly. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empties
  1. clears
  2. evacuates
  3. drains
  4. cleans
  5. vacates
  6. voids
Verb
  • This seven-in-one product clears large pores, boosts elasticity, and can even be used over a sheet mask to help its ingredients penetrate better.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But good output that resembles everyone else’s often passes because each piece clears its own bar.
    — Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of clears
Verb
  • Kherson's Drone Siege Spreads That assessment is echoed by Alina Holovko, co-founder of the humanitarian organization Dobra Sprava, who evacuates civilians from frontline towns in the Donbas.
    — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Not everyone evacuates at once in a storm.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Definition of evacuates
Verb
  • Until, suddenly, the life drains from his eyes, sometimes for barely a second, and returning before anyone else in the scene notices.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The all-in-one dock cleans the spinning dual mops with hot water, dries them with warm air to prevent musty smells, and automatically drains and refills the water tank.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of drains
Verb
  • The self-sanitizing pod is equipped with a power-washing system that cleans and disinfects the toilet and the floor for a few minutes after each use.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The all-in-one dock cleans the spinning dual mops with hot water, dries them with warm air to prevent musty smells, and automatically drains and refills the water tank.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of cleans
Verb
  • The ruling vacates Sanders' convictions and sends the case back to Plymouth Superior Court for a new trial.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Supreme Court's order vacates the commission's decision to throw out those votes.
    — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of vacates
Verb
  • Also, removing your wristband automatically voids it, according to the music festival, so festivalgoers who did secure tickets through official channels shouldn’t remove their wristband.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Modding the glasses is against the terms of service, which voids your warranty.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Definition of voids

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“Empties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empties. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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