Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrung (out)
Verb
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This bright take on the deli counter staple has dried cranberries, celery, and sweet pickle relish for a filling and flavorful dish.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026 -
The color is rich and dark, as is the flavor with notes of ripe and dried fruit, dark chocolate, roasted espresso beans, raisin, fig, cherry cola, peaches, menthol, and blood orange.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The man then got into the driver’s seat of the truck, backed it up toward the property and fully emptied the contents of the dumpster onto the lawn.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Miami then emptied its bench late in the blowout win.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It’s also raised fears that parched landscapes could stoke wildfires.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the Perspective section, Krista Kafer has depicted the dire conditions of Colorado’s parched Eastern Plains.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The pork chops lock in their savory flavor when seared with the tart red apples.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Made with fragrant heirloom corn masa, it’s lined with torn quesillo, melted and seared until lightly bronzed, adding a crisp, savory layer.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Wrung (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrung%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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