wrung (out)

verb

Definition of wrung (out)next
past tense of wring (out)
as in dried

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  1. dried
  2. emptied
  3. parched
  4. seared
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  • Fruit from the cacao tree contains beans that, when dried and roasted, produce chocolate in all its glorious forms.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Users usually chew it for an effect similar to amphetamines, or it is dried and boiled to create a stimulant tea.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of dried
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  • Mullen said after the first burglary, not much was taken from the machines, as they had been emptied the previous day.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As Jackson was being tended to, the Eagles sideline emptied onto the field to surround the running back.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of emptied
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  • Despite its creamier texture, the moisturizer absorbs quickly—especially if your skin is parched—and doesn’t leave behind any residue.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Boron nitride gives the formula its silky slip and creates a blurring effect, while avocado oil adds conditioning moisture so a matte doesn’t look like skin is parched.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of parched
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  • Add chicken skin-side down and cook till golden and seared, 5 to 6 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In 1970, antiwar activists clashed with police and set fire to the local Bank of America at the edge of campus—a dramatic act of rebellion seared into campus lore.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of seared
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“Wrung (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrung%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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