wringing (out)

present participle of wring (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wringing (out)
Verb
  • Homemade potpourri The most labor-intensive part of making potpourri is drying the fruit.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • But channeling your grandma and hanging your clothes on a drying rack or clothes line will pay off over months and years.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Ditto the Hammer Studios output of the 1950s and ’60s, Bernie Wrightson’s definitive illustrations of the Creature, oodles of Gothic literature, Roger Corman’s Poe pictures, and Mario Bava’s retina-searing color creep shows.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some ovens have a dehydrating setting, so consult the user manual for specific instructions.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • Or, keep scrolling to find other popular self-emptying robot vacuums on sale.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • This happens because bile is not emptying properly into the intestine.
    Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Wringing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wringing%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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