Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wringing (out)
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The drying stage was entirely eliminated by using hydrothermal carbonization — a process similar to high-pressure cooking.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026 -
The other villagers — mostly women and children — sit just beyond the sandbag perimeter, under the shade of some trees, spreading more cassava on bamboo trays in preparation for drying.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Having a couple of spatulas on hand — one silicone, one metal — covers the full range of cooking tasks, from delicate eggs in a nonstick pan to searing burgers on cast iron.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Quantified with power meters and stopwatches, every lung-searing effort was an imposition of my will on not just my body, but the world.—
James Hibbard,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The trouble is that salt water, which makes up some 97 percent of the water on earth and is home to mammals like orcas and bottlenose dolphins, is dehydrating by nature.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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Removing the sprouts, which draw away moisture, helps to prevent the potatoes from quickly dehydrating.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Shark Stratos is designed for true hands free maintenance, featuring a NeverTouch Base that handles everything from emptying the dustbin to washing and drying the mop pads.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Now the emptying shopping center could be where the Dallas Stars hockey team find their new home, and some nearby residents have greeted the idea with both glee and gloom.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Wringing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wringing%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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