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as in empty
lacking contents that could or should be present
a vacant room that could be converted into a classroom
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as in dormant
not being in a state of use, activity, or employment
looking for vacant land on which to build a house
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as in blank
not expressing any emotion
the prisoner's vacant and distracted expression
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as in deserted
left unoccupied or unused
police discovered that vagrants had been sleeping in the vacant warehouse
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Recent Examples of vacant
After sitting vacant for more than a decade—it was allegedly being reserved for a high-profile individual—the epic aerie was acquired in 2022 by entrepreneur Karl Haddad and his business partner, The National reported.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025
However, a surge in fundraising from the two Democrats seeking to fill seats left vacant by House Republicans is an early sign that the GOP may have a difficult time holding on to its razor-thin majority heading into the next two years of elections — even in red states such as Florida.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
The remainder of the now-nearly vacant office building could become apartments.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
One out of four positions at the chief medical examiner’s office are vacant, according to DHHS, which oversees the office.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025
However, a surge in fundraising from the two Democrats seeking to fill seats left vacant by House Republicans is an early sign that the GOP may have a difficult time holding on to its razor-thin majority heading into the next two years of elections — even in red states such as Florida.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Mar. 2025
The remainder of the now-nearly vacant office building could become apartments.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
One out of four positions at the chief medical examiner’s office are vacant, according to DHHS, which oversees the office.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vacant
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From 65 million to 80 million housing units across China are estimated to be empty.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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At the end of the family's very eventful day, Duggar and Wissmann sat around a quiet, unlit campfire with many empty camping chairs waiting for the rest of the family to arrive.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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While her blood was found inside the vehicle, there was no other trace of her and her bank accounts remained dormant.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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For a true super bloom to occur, a high proportion of seeds that have remained dormant and built up in soil over several years must bloom at once.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Don’t let anyone persuade you to lie on a form or sign a blank form.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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For me, a blank March Madness bracket has always felt like a world of possibility contained in one 8.5x11 inch piece of paper.—
Jamie Harrow,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Banking has become functionally correct but emotionally devoid, with the industry swimming in a sea of sameness.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Delle, devoid for so long from its intrinsic need for social interaction might be filling in the gaps by talking to himself.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2023
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Alcaraz, who lives his best life at Indian Wells, playing golf on his off days and pummeling his opponent, chalked up the slow start and the loss to having fallen into the trap of thinking too much about his opponent rather than focusing on himself.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Stewart’s on-field production left a lot to be desired last year, but his motor doesn’t have an off switch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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One of the most powerful scenes in Sugarcane takes place in a disused barn where, over a period of decades, Indigenous children worked under the lash.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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McQueen spends half an hour dispassionately showing us the grimness of HMP Maze, a Troubles-era warehouse for enemies of the British state on a disused airfield.—
IndieWire Staff,
IndieWire,
12 Aug. 2024
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Charlie Parker’s Favorite Painting (1946) indicates Abercrombie’s engagement with social issues: a yellow noose, nearly fluorescent against a dishwater sky, dangles from a barren tree—an oblique lament from the doggedly antiracist Abercrombie.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Mass Effect's core loop doesn't benefit from huge barren landscapes that are devoid of detail.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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The extent of unused offices in Washington was highlighted in a December report from Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) office.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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Best Google Assistant Smart Display Photograph: Nena Farrell Google Pixel Tablet $499 $399 at Amazon $399 $279 at Amazon (Tablet Only) $499 at Best Buy $360 at Google Store Smart displays are great in a few different parts of the home, like the kitchen or an entryway, but might go mostly unused.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Vacant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacant. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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