: one that wrings: such as
a
: a machine or device for pressing out liquid or moisture
a clothes wringer
b
: something that causes pain, hardship, or exertion
his illness put them through the wringer
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Everyone is getting put through the wringer mentally this season, and Ogilvie’s perspective on working in the ER seems to be shifting.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
A lot of these people have been working and have gone through the wringer in different talent pools and searches.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Outdoor gear is meant to be put through the wringer.
—Ebony Roberts, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
And the net worth of Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, has gone through the wringer this week.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Wringer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wringer. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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wringer
noun
wring·er
ˈriŋ-ər 
: one that wrings
especially
: a machine or device for squeezing out liquid or moisture
clothes wringer
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