WRINGING (OUT) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

wringing (out)

verb

present participle of wring (out)

as in drying

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There’s also a tack room, where riding equipment is stored, along with spaces for feeding, washing, and drying horses.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
MILKist introduced the original recipe, but the women helped test thicknesses, drying methods, natural-color applications and other changes based on how each sheet would be used.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of drying

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Isaac del Toro, 22, Mexico Del Toro looked sensational en route to winning the Montreal Grand Prix on Sunday — floating his way into the leading pack, following the decisive move from Paul Seixas, and then searing away in the two-up sprint.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Amid searing personal grief, survivors describe a grandfather juggling sorrow and his traumatized granddaughter, and a second-grade teacher who phoned parents to save pupils before dying with eight children in a prayer room.

— Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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In addition to air-frying, the Joule also has toasting, baking, broiling, roasting, proofing, reheating, slow cooking, warming and dehydrating functions, as well as settings for bagels, pizza and cookies.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Guidance from Michigan State University recommends pretreating fruit by soaking it in a mixture of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and cold water, and steam blanching vegetables before dehydrating them.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of dehydrating

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Achieving that, however, will require emptying an injury list that is almost as long as the starting lineup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Palencia said the gunman carried two magazines for the weapon and reloaded them after emptying the first one before turning the gun at himself.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of emptying

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