as in twisting
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
a firm wringing of the shoe got it off
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as in squeezing
to get (as money) by the use of force or threats
that bill collector is willing to do anything to wring money out of deadbeats
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as in earning
to get with great difficulty
after years of trying to wring a decent profit out of the business, he is finally giving up
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as in pulling
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
I'm so mad I could wring your neck
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as in prying
to draw out by force or with effort
willing to use torture if necessary in order to wring the information out of the terrorist
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Recent Examples of wringing
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Swish the fur through the water for no more than 10–15 minutes, avoiding excessive agitation and wringing.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
That was a lot of that hand wringing in 2024.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
There was a lot of gnashing of teeth, wringing of hands.
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Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
That's going to require some major hand wringing.
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Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
24 Apr. 2025
Most of the celebration and hand wringing over Moore’s law focuses on the ever-shrinking silicon transistor.
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IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2017
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The washable or disposable pads are also far less time-consuming than repeatedly wringing out cumbersome mop heads.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Rather than wringing and twisting it to remove the excess water, roll it up in a clean, dry towel and gently squeeze out the water.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Many of the hand-wringing pieces written at the 2014 World Cup were in the English language, as is this article.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Thibs, as he is called, is a lovable grump and an enjoyable sideline presence who had a knack for wringing great, gritty performances out of his team of questing try-hards.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
The Family of Apps tiers are wringing more money out of the existing social media platforms.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
The other night Charles Barkley was admonishing people to stop wringing their hands about the Thunder being too physical with Wembanyama.
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Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Mama asks, wringing her hands, already getting worked up about it.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
Avoid wringing or twisting, as this can damage the down and the outer fabric.
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Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Swish the fur through the water for no more than 10–15 minutes, avoiding excessive agitation and wringing.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
That was a lot of that hand wringing in 2024.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
There was a lot of gnashing of teeth, wringing of hands.
—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
That's going to require some major hand wringing.
—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
24 Apr. 2025
Most of the celebration and hand wringing over Moore’s law focuses on the ever-shrinking silicon transistor.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2017
Verb
The United States holds both at once, working the longer year and wringing more from every hour of it.
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Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The washable or disposable pads are also far less time-consuming than repeatedly wringing out cumbersome mop heads.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Rather than wringing and twisting it to remove the excess water, roll it up in a clean, dry towel and gently squeeze out the water.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Many of the hand-wringing pieces written at the 2014 World Cup were in the English language, as is this article.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Thibs, as he is called, is a lovable grump and an enjoyable sideline presence who had a knack for wringing great, gritty performances out of his team of questing try-hards.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
The Family of Apps tiers are wringing more money out of the existing social media platforms.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
The other night Charles Barkley was admonishing people to stop wringing their hands about the Thunder being too physical with Wembanyama.
—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Mama asks, wringing her hands, already getting worked up about it.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wringing
Noun
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With granny shorts, these soft loafers create a relaxed put still put-together look that’s ideal for those who love a classic vibe with a trendy twist.
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And in a novel twist, there will be a ball drop in New York City’s Times Square at midnight to usher in the July Fourth holiday with much the same revelry that is typically reserved for New Year’s Eve.
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Of course, attempts to get more revenue out of taxpayers would carry political risks, but voters have been open to squeezing the wealthy.
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Coach Spencer Carbery has done a masterful job of both squeezing what’s left out of the franchise’s best-ever player — Ovechkin led the Caps in both goals (32) and points (64) in 2025-26 — while simultaneously masking the deficiencies that come with age.
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Cape Verde then closed the group stage by earning draws against Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 26.
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Some of the world’s most successful companies are built on it, earning their profits on services layered atop an open core.
Verb
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And often, data centers are pulling from municipal water supplies, Anisfeld said.
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Haaland’s winning goal came after another bout of yanking and pulling; the striker tried to free himself by slapping the defender’s arm away, eventually just carrying on regardless.
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These evergreen or deciduous shrubs protect your garden oasis from prying eyes and create a sense of solitude.
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The two have already had a few chats away from prying eyes and shared a few kisses.
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The current federal and state-level policy push shaping how companies deploy AI systems is also experiencing a tug of war.
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The tug of war is also hair-raising because China's approach puts the world's most powerful AI in the hands of bad actors, who could – and likely will – use the models to wreak havoc.
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In April of that year, Michael Spilotro and a third brother, Victor, were charged with extorting money from two businesses associated with prostitution and using violence to enforce their demands, UPI reported at the time.
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The report describes Indigenous patrols in Venezuela allegedly working alongside armed groups controlling mining areas and extorting workers along river routes.
Verb
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Now, with the federal and state government yanking back plenty of that funding and directly barring the city from enacting some of its more aggressive climate plans, Higgins is left with a narrow road to tread toward progress.
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The virtual oar-yanking celebration in a baseball atmosphere was one of those weird juxtapositions that seem to get fostered whenever a World Cup fanbase descends upon a host city.
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“Wringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wringing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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