wrung (out)

Definition of wrung (out)next
past tense of wring (out)

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Verb
  • The creamy dressing is made with Greek yogurt, lots of fresh and dried dill, and lemon juice, and the plate gets plenty of color from radishes, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • Most can’t be dried in the dryer, but drying them on a hanger or using clothespins can cause the fabric to stretch out in all the wrong places.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Both dugouts and bullpens emptied after Contreras walked on an inside pitch.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • The full-service Asian grocery store will be located at 200 NewPark Mall Road in Newark, filling a space that emptied out in March 2025 when long-time NewPark mall anchor Macy’s closed its doors.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • People tend to think of dry hair as a winter problem, but between summer sun, salt water, and chlorine, parched strands really don't take a season off.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
  • Add a Maison Perrier Strawberry Flavored Sparkling Water to your outfit to add to the intrigue and ensure you don’t get parched while chatting.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The fish is seared in the pan, then removed to make way for a saucy saute of onion, garlic, sweet and hot peppers, and tomatoes that is flavored with wine, olives, capers and thyme.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026
  • There are two Jessica Alba movies seared into my brain.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
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“Wrung (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrung%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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