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
  • After cleaning, dry thoroughly with a cloth or air-dry overnight.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • To experience its silky-smooth results, gently massage the serum into your scalp when your hair is dry or towel-dried post-shower—and, cue the compliments!
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026
Definition of dry
Verb
  • The chain-link cages under white industrial tents have been emptied.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Days later, chapter leaders learned their bank account had been emptied and their DAV charter revoked, according to court documents.
    — Sonner Kehrt, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of empty
Verb
  • If conditions are grim enough to inspire you to consider urine as a beverage, then you are most likely severely dehydrated.
    — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
  • The problem is that babies and toddlers can become dehydrated more easily.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2026
Definition of dehydrate
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  • Is there any bigger money shot than a city-sized flying saucer poised over the White House delivering a lethal laser blast of searing coherent light?
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • For this classic treat, bananas are seared in a butter-brown sugar sauce, then topped with vanilla ice cream, which melts slightly from the warmth.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of sear
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“Wring (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wring%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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