wrung (out)

past tense of wring (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrung (out)
Verb
  • All continers must be dried properly before storing.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The Role of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Both fresh and dried fruit can be part of a healthy diet.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The victim handed over his wallet and emptied his pockets, the document says.
    Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Both of those boxes were emptied and gone, which led Sainz to believe the intruders likely shoved all of the guinea pigs into the two boxes.
    Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This clarifying clay mask pairs kaolin and bentonite clays with bamboo charcoal to draw out pore-clogging impurities and sweep away excess oil—without leaving your skin feeling parched.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The landscape around him was parched and coated in a layer of pale-green mesquite, the vast horizon punctuated by oil pumps, processing tanks, and natural-gas flares.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Golden seared chops pair beautifully with tart red apples and a touch of mustard for brightness.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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