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emptied

  • past participle of empty.
  • past tense form of empty.

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Some people may also feel as though the bowel has not emptied completely.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

Heham Hryhorian, who runs a resort in the region, said it felt like a horror movie after the 2022 invasion emptied out the hotels, bars and restaurants here.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

“Everybody feels better after a bowel movement. So if you gave yourself an enema that really made you feel like you were emptied, you’ll feel good. It doesn’t mean your health is better.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Even though officials had emptied and closed a site in Durban which had at one stage held roughly 10,000 people, foreign nationals continued to arrive and numbered around 1,000 on Friday, an AFP journalist said.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

Though I was full of food, I felt emptied out too.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry