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noun

Definition of wringingnext
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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verb

present participle of wring
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 Synonyms for wringing
  1. earning
  2. pulling
  3. twist
  4. tug
  5. exacting
  6. wrenching
Verb
  • However, those earning status through Alaska Airlines or American Airlines can only use the lounge when traveling outside of North America.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The share of households earning at least $200,000 grew, but only slightly.
    Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of earning
Verb
  • That is, until Dorothy’s dog, Toto, sniffs out the truth behind a green curtain where the less-than-powerful Oz is pulling levers and blowing smoke.
    Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • So, pick one or two of these strategies and start pulling that lever.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pulling
Noun
  • But the character’s departure was intended as one of many shocking twists to keep the narrative stakes high, not as a signal of any change in the franchise’s commitment to inclusion.
    Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Especially when most of those twists and challenges were not great to begin with.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of twist
Noun
  • Across its eight tracks, Knox bares all about the intimate lifecycle of her own seven-year relationship through spellbinding vocals that tug at the heartstrings and polished, R&B-leaning production.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The dog can sniff around and tug at its leash, but the dog walker is the one setting the pace and direction.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Verb
  • Despite the shocking death of Kevin Costner's character John Dutton in the season 5 part 2 premiere of Yellowstone, Cole Hauser says his character Rip Wheeler remains steadfast in exacting the late Montana governor's wishes for his family's sprawling ranch.
    Chris Barilla, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Toxic productivity—the constant drive to expand, grow and improve at all costs—is exacting an immeasurable toll.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of exacting
Verb
  • On Saturday, the franchise had to make another gut-wrenching injury announcement.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But looking to bounce back from the sting of a gut-wrenching loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, the Lakers (13-11) took care of business, beating the Blazers 107-98 to end their three-game losing streak.
    Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of wrenching
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