Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wringing (out)
Verb
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Made from a quick-drying blend of cotton and viscose from bamboo, these pieces feel soft against the skin while remaining breathable and absorbent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026 -
These travel pants from Baleaf are breathable, quick-drying, lightweight, and ultra-stretchy—oh, and the ankle length is a perfect fit for petite shoppers like myself.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Right now, everything was an eye-searing neon yellow.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Follow Ham El-Waylly’s lead by searing the fish in the skillet before finishing in the oven.—
Ellie Krieger,
Washington Post,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Salt works best on pests with soft exoskeletons, like slugs and snails, by dehydrating and killing them on contact.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Some even have temperatures that go low enough for dehydrating, proofing dough and fermenting.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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“Wringing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wringing%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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