Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrung (out)
Verb
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The scientists dried a liquid solution containing the supraball structures on the surface of a commercially available thermoelectric generator (TEG)—a device used to convert light into electricity.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026 -
It's typically dried rather than eaten raw, with a brittle shell and stringy pulp that's traditionally cracked open and steeped to make a mildly sweet, herbal tea.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He was surrounded by teammates, including those who emptied the bench to join a brief celebration.—
Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Donte DiVincenzo's 3-pointer stopped the run, and both teams eventually emptied their benches.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Plus, my face was extremely parched.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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That change in weather can leave lips parched and prone to cracking.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Most of the negatives are seared in, and the constructive narratives are being ignored.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Flip thighs over and cook second side until lightly seared, 2–3 minutes.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Wrung (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrung%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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