as in twisting
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
a firm wringing of the shoe got it off
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as in squeezing
to get (as money) by the use of force or threats
that bill collector is willing to do anything to wring money out of deadbeats
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as in earning
to get with great difficulty
after years of trying to wring a decent profit out of the business, he is finally giving up
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as in pulling
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
I'm so mad I could wring your neck
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as in prying
to draw out by force or with effort
willing to use torture if necessary in order to wring the information out of the terrorist
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Recent Examples of wringing
Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Swish the fur through the water for no more than 10–15 minutes, avoiding excessive agitation and wringing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
That was a lot of that hand wringing in 2024.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
There was a lot of gnashing of teeth, wringing of hands.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
That's going to require some major hand wringing.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 24 Apr. 2025
Most of the celebration and hand wringing over Moore’s law focuses on the ever-shrinking silicon transistor.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2017
Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The other night Charles Barkley was admonishing people to stop wringing their hands about the Thunder being too physical with Wembanyama.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Mama asks, wringing her hands, already getting worked up about it.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Avoid wringing out excess water, as this can stretch the fabric.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney are wringing great art and performance out of the relationship between the present and the past.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
But many of them were left shaking their head and wringing their Terrible Towels in disappointment because the Eagles swooped in and stole wide receiver Makai Lemon.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
This single-seater is powered by the same 1,350cc 75-degree V-twin mill from the 1390 platform that makes a neck-wringing 187 hp and 106 lb-ft (145 Nm) of torque.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Back button hijacking is a way of wringing more pageviews out of visitors.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Avoid wringing or twisting, as this can damage the down and the outer fabric.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Swish the fur through the water for no more than 10–15 minutes, avoiding excessive agitation and wringing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
That was a lot of that hand wringing in 2024.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
There was a lot of gnashing of teeth, wringing of hands.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
That's going to require some major hand wringing.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 24 Apr. 2025
Most of the celebration and hand wringing over Moore’s law focuses on the ever-shrinking silicon transistor.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2017
Verb
The Family of Apps tiers are wringing more money out of the existing social media platforms.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The other night Charles Barkley was admonishing people to stop wringing their hands about the Thunder being too physical with Wembanyama.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Mama asks, wringing her hands, already getting worked up about it.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Avoid wringing out excess water, as this can stretch the fabric.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney are wringing great art and performance out of the relationship between the present and the past.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
But many of them were left shaking their head and wringing their Terrible Towels in disappointment because the Eagles swooped in and stole wide receiver Makai Lemon.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
This single-seater is powered by the same 1,350cc 75-degree V-twin mill from the 1390 platform that makes a neck-wringing 187 hp and 106 lb-ft (145 Nm) of torque.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Back button hijacking is a way of wringing more pageviews out of visitors.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wringing
Noun
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Available in 16 summer-ready colors, the sweater top brings an elegant twist to your wardrobe with its dramatic sleeves, throwback boxy silhouette, and delicate ruffle detailing.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Instead, a strong, supportive hand from Griffin, whose writing is in each episode, underscores how to gradually build a story without feeling like an unearned twist is around the corner.—
William Earl,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Lightweight enough to toss into a carry-on, these slippers still have a durable sole, meaning quick trips to the airplane bathroom or hotel hallway don’t require squeezing back into shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Americans are reeling from a cost-of-living crisis that’s squeezing even the biggest earners in the country.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program provides food assistance to those in very-low-income households which are those earning less than 130 percent of the poverty guideline.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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To ease the financial burden on the most impoverished, the government said tax exemptions would apply to micro-enterprises and those earning less than $680 a month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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If the plant was root bound in its pot, consider pulling it out of the ground, loosening up the roots so water can penetrate, and replanting it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The mother of a security guard killed while working at a Deep Ellum nightclub last month has filed a lawsuit against the club and the man accused of pulling the trigger.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Even remakes and adaptations of centuries-old novels are kept away from prying eyes, forgetting that everybody can look up the ending of every story ever told on Wikipedia.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Three days after announcing the hire of Chris MacFarland as their new hockey boss after somehow prying him out of Colorado, the club announced the hiring of Rob Blake as executive vice president of hockey operations on Friday.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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Its tech is being used to power the world’s first electric tugs that are about to go into service at the Port of Long Beach, under a deal worth $160 million announced in late 2025.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The report describes Indigenous patrols in Venezuela allegedly working alongside armed groups controlling mining areas and extorting workers along river routes.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Dozens of armed groups run rampant in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, extorting businesses, kidnapping people and driving farmers off their land.—
Caitlin Stephen Hu,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are stories of major Nashville players yanking him off the street, keeping him drunk for days in hotels, then leaving Knoxville with stacks of new songs.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Since early May, companies that used the dry milk powder in their food products have been yanking those products on the concern they might be contaminated with salmonella.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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