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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wringing (out)
Verb
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Dryer balls can shorten drying time, reducing the amount of shrinkage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025 -
Curing or drying potatoes thickens their skins, allows minor cuts and abrasions to heal, and makes spuds less likely to rot or shrivel in storage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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When searing the steak, don’t overcrowd the pan.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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But in Benny Safdie’s searing new drama, Johnson trades in his superhero swagger for emotional fragility, physical vulnerability and unflinching truth.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some ovens have a dehydrating setting, so consult the user manual for specific instructions.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Live ants carry the risk of parasites, while freezing or dehydrating the insects can unintentionally allow harmful bacteria to flourish.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Those moves included everything from emptying competitors' canteens to searching for idols without receiving a clue first.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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That frenetic screech of packing tape echoing in your emptying home may send your blood pressure soaring.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Wringing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wringing%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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