wring (out)

verb

Definition of wring (out)next
as in to dry

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  1. dry
  2. empty
  3. dehydrate
  4. sear
Verb
  • Initially, the adhesive adhering to the tiles would dry so quickly that workers would spit on it to slow the process down, a practice NASA identified and discontinued.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Despite its size, the product still delivers the same powerful drying technology people have come to expect from Dyson.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dry
Verb
  • The victim was ordered out of the water at gunpoint and forced to empty his pockets before he was assaulted.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Both Frank's and Lurk Cards are taking steps to protect their stores, including emptying all display cases at the end of the day.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of empty
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  • They can be prepared quickly or dehydrated and stashed in the pantry.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Or slather in olive oil, garlic and oregano, then dehydrate to raisin dry.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dehydrate
Verb
  • Lobster rolls for lunch and seared lamb chops with curry gnocchi or braised short ribs with rutabaga puree for dinner.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Her thin Indian skirt caught fire searing her panty hose into her flesh, leaving her with third-degree burns over more than half her body.
    — Steve Wasserman, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of sear
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