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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  • Made of breathable, quick-drying fabric that helps wick away moisture, the relaxed silhouette helps promote airflow while still looking polished.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
  • Using lightweight technical yarns and relaxed silhouettes, the pieces are intended to be quick-drying and adaptable enough to work from everyday errands to formal events, in line with Silberstein’s overall ethos.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of drying
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  • After traveling through our atmosphere and heating up, searing through the sky and then crashing through a roof and then a bedroom ceiling, the meteorite broke apart into pieces.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • Cover the pan briefly while searing to help the meat heat through without drying out.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of searing
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  • Caffeine and alcohol both have dehydrating effects, so drink alcohol in moderation and alternate every drink with water or another non-alcoholic option.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Caffeine and alcohol both have dehydrating effects, so drink alcohol in moderation and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of dehydrating
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  • Most can be set to activate on a timer, and some are even capable of self-emptying their collection bins and automatically recharging themselves.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • The Automatic Second Round Is No Longer Guaranteed The evidence does not show that GLP-1 drugs are emptying America’s bars.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of emptying
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