wringing (out)

present participle of wring (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wringing (out)
Verb
  • Ensure the stain is fully gone before drying—once heat sets it in, removal becomes significantly harder.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Keep a handful near your washing machine or drying rack for blouses, dresses, workout wear, or delicate pieces that should skip the dryer.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Is there any bigger money shot than a city-sized flying saucer poised over the White House delivering a lethal laser blast of searing coherent light?
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • Split the links lengthwise before searing to maximize crispy edges.
    Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Removing the sprouts, which draw away moisture, helps to prevent the potatoes from quickly dehydrating.
    Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Low-fiber, constipating diets are rich in highly processed or fast foods and dehydrating beverages like excessive alcohol.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • At the end of a two-week trial, the verdict went strongly in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd owned by Brown, while emptying trash outside the singer’s Tarzana, California house.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • Its dual anti-tangle brush assembly prevents hair clogs, while a self-emptying base holds up to seven weeks of debris.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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