wringing (out)

verb

present participle of wring (out)
as in drying

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  1. drying
  2. searing
  3. dehydrating
  4. emptying
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  • Soothing ingredients like green tea, centella, panthenol and glycerin are good signs, while heavy fragrance and drying alcohols are worth avoiding if your scalp is sensitive.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The contaminant was not introduced during manufacturing, but was present in the vegetables prior to drying.
    — Eva Flowe November 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of drying
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  • The first important step is searing the whole turkey legs for optimal browning.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Recipe Tips for Corn-And-Zucchini Chicken Skillet Ensure that the chicken cutlets are evenly thick before searing.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of searing
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  • And none of the many alternative remedies for treating lice – such as smothering them with mayonnaise or oil, dehydrating them with saline or hot air, or zapping them with an electronic comb – have proven to be effective.
    — Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Antihistamines have a general dehydrating effect that also reduces tear production.
    — Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of dehydrating
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  • The rapid development of drones with their swarming tactics requires a whole new approach to firepower that can neutralize mass threats without emptying ammunition stockpiles and busting the bank.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The self-emptying feature was formerly reserved for high-end models, but the Tapo RV30 Max Plus brings it to bargain hunters.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of emptying
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