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emptying

NOUN
discharge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
disburdening unburdening unlading
Antonyms


NOUN
evacuation
Synonyms


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Emptying and turning off freezers has resulted in only small savings which barely dent the increased bills from his supplier.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2023

Emptying homeless encampments, as opposed to pushing them around, will require more services and shelter.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2021

Emptying the seats was a good idea on Wednesday, but it probably won’t be enough next week if the disease has advanced like experts predict.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2020

Emptying out a retirement account to pay for a daughter’s wedding?

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2016

And the day he did have: Emptying his book bag.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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