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
  • However, in a very surprising twist, some tomatoes on the Galapagos islands are inching back down the ladder.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
  • For a fun twist, try switching out the regular crackers for a garlic or vegetable-flavored variety.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • The 18-year-old, who goes by the nickname Eliza rather than Elizabeth, opened up about the emotional tug of war between honoring her own identity and meeting her family’s expectations in a recent Reddit post.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • Aim to finish with a clear success - whether that's catching the toy or winning a tug game.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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