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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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  • The text is written on parchment made from sheep, fleeced, their hides soaked in lime, stretched and dried.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Canned options can be rinsed to reduce sodium, but fresh and dried options are also available.
    — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of dried
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  • When the ball hit the turf, Rocchio flung his helmet in the air and Cleveland's dugout emptied onto the field to celebrate.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The Highland Park High School string quintet performed as the auditorium emptied.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of emptied
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  • The fragrance-free formula contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which are the best lightweight, skin-brightening humectants for hydrating parched skin.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of parched
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  • The photographs of the 9/11 attacks are still seared in our memories 25 years later.
    — Mike Kelly, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The pork that made it to our table had either not been seared or the crust had lost its luster in transit, leaving the whole roulade too soft.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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