wrung (out)

past tense of wring (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrung (out)
Verb
  • The remains, which came from hunter-gatherer communities, were found in tightly crouched or squatting postures and appear to have been smoke-dried over fire before burial in a process of mummification, the researchers said.
    Christian Orozco, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Washable ones can be rinsed in water only and air dried.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Less than two miles to the south, smaller but densely populated camps in Gaza City's Al-Zaytoun and Tuffah neighborhoods have also emptied out compared to the beginning of September, images show.
    Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Schools, hospitals, businesses, police stations, even government ministries, have all been gutted, while entire neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince have been emptied out and overtaken as gangs spread to rural provinces.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Powered by sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide and Alumier MD’s latest biocellulose technology, the mask is scientifically formulated to counter parched, post-summer skin or to use following aesthetic procedures.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • On the other hand, traditional stains can lack hydration or luster—leaving lips parched and in need of a balmy top coat.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This elegant establishment has an expansive menu with shrimp and clam linguine, cioppino, and steaks seared to perfection.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Katrina is seared in our memories The pictures from Hurricane Katrina still haunt me.
    Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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