dump the contents

Frequency: 6.08.1 per million words

to empty something by turning it upside down, often quickly and carelessly

contentVERB + a container's CONTENTS

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dump

Examples (10)

  • He quickly dumped the contents of the overflowing bin into a larger bag.
  • In a fit of frustration, she dumped the contents of her handbag on the table to find her keys.
  • The customs officer instructed the traveler to dump the contents of his suitcase for inspection.
  • Just dump the contents of that bucket into the garden.
  • The child giggled as he dumped the contents of the cereal box onto the floor.
  • Before recycling the jar, you should dump the contents into the trash.
  • I had to dump the contents of my water bottle before going through airport security.
  • They dumped the contents of the old filing cabinet into a massive recycling bin.
  • Upon dumping the contents of the mysterious box, they found an old map.
  • Be careful not to accidentally dump the contents of your coffee grounds in the sink.