wringing 1 of 2

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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wringing

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verb

present participle of wring
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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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Verb
  • Markley was an exceptional high school basketball player, earning All-District and All-Area honors.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Throughout his career, Robinson made an effort to sharpen his skills and increase his market value for employers, like by getting an MBA, earning nine certifications and eventually focusing his expertise in artificial intelligence — just as AI skills have become more in-demand and more lucrative.
    Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Thunder trailed by 16 in the first half before pulling within 52-48 at halftime.
    Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Advertisement The lawsuit comes as insurers have been pulling back from California’s home insurance market en masse, often citing the risk of catastrophic events brought on by climate change.
    Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Boulevardier With Cuervo Añejo Bold and bittersweet, this tequila twist on a whiskey classic brings complexity to your cocktail hour.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • The space is decorated with portraits and artwork of old Air Force imagery which invites guests back in time to an era of classic diners and jukeboxes, but with a modern twist.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Their ordeal tugs at every family that ever dropped a kiddo off with bug spray, stamped envelopes and hope.
    Bill Weir, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
  • The tug of war over deportations reflects a broader shift in U.S. immigration policy, where enforcement is increasingly intersecting with international diplomacy.
    Antonio Maria Delgado July 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • The results are exacting, but ambiguous.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Even in an exacting business, Howe takes things to extremes.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • For others, the idea evokes gut-wrenching fear and anxiety.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The book’s most wrenching passages describe his administration’s treatment of the women, who were often assaulted by mobs while police looked on.
    Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Wringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wringing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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