wringing (out)

present participle of wring (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wringing (out)
Verb
  • Made from a quick-drying blend of cotton and viscose from bamboo, these pieces feel soft against the skin while remaining breathable and absorbent.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 June 2026
  • These travel pants from Baleaf are breathable, quick-drying, lightweight, and ultra-stretchy—oh, and the ankle length is a perfect fit for petite shoppers like myself.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Right now, everything was an eye-searing neon yellow.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
  • Follow Ham El-Waylly’s lead by searing the fish in the skillet before finishing in the oven.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • Salt works best on pests with soft exoskeletons, like slugs and snails, by dehydrating and killing them on contact.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
  • Some even have temperatures that go low enough for dehydrating, proofing dough and fermenting.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • With a 9-liter filter basket and wide intake area, it’s designed to capture everything from fine particles to large leaves, requiring less emptying and freeing up more pool time.
    V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Mixing fruits with foods containing protein and fat reduces post-meal glucose responses by slowing gastric emptying and carbohydrate absorption.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026
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“Wringing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wringing%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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