wring (out)

verb

Definition of wring (out)next
as in to dry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wring (out)
  1. dry
  2. empty
  3. dehydrate
  4. sear
Verb
  • Oh, and make sure to follow up with a moisturizer of your choice—these yeast-fighting shampoos are potent, but also a bit drying.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
  • A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of dry
Verb
  • Going through security lines emptying out your personal belongings opens additional opportunities for things to go wrong and adds to stress and distraction.
    Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
  • O’Neill then celebrated the sack by emptying the quiver on Hilltoppers quarterback Caden Veltkamp.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of empty
Verb
  • Alcohol is also dehydrating and removes fluid from the body.
    Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Don't wait until you are dehydrated to drink fluids.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of dehydrate
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  • As the cauliflower roasts, the bottom sears on the pan while the outer edges brown.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The most recent issue should sear into your brain the importance of oversight.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sear
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