Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrung (out)
Verb
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The floors also dried quickly — much faster than with traditional mopping, so there was no tiptoing around damp areas.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Harvesting is best done in the morning when dew has dried and the leaves are no longer wet.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trust is gained in drops and lost in buckets, and Adams has emptied the bucket.—
John Foley,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Supermarket shelves were emptied in Hong Kong as residents stockpiled supplies in preparation, and video showed similar scenes in the southern Chinese cities of Zhuhai and Shenzhen.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Powered by sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide and Alumier MD’s latest biocellulose technology, the mask is scientifically formulated to counter parched, post-summer skin or to use following aesthetic procedures.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, traditional stains can lack hydration or luster—leaving lips parched and in need of a balmy top coat.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fried apples aren’t actually fried at all but seared in a pan with butter (or bacon or sausage drippings) until the pieces are browned and glossy on the edges and then cooked gently over lower heat until tender.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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This elegant establishment has an expansive menu with shrimp and clam linguine, cioppino, and steaks seared to perfection.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Wrung (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrung%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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