wringing (out)

verb

present participle of wring (out)
as in drying

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  1. drying
  2. searing
  3. dehydrating
  4. emptying
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  • None of the kitchen handwash sinks had paper towels or a blower for drying hands.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Our selections include gift ideas under $50, like quick-drying performance half-zips or customizable book weights from Quince and Leatherology.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of drying
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  • In the second half of the album Libertad blossoms into a masterpiece, with its sonic intensity and searing political messages balanced by playful production.
    — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For steak specifically, the recommendation is to use beef tallow right before searing to get a deep, flavorful crust that locks in juices and delivers a restaurant-quality finish.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of searing
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  • And none of the many alternative remedies for treating lice – such as smothering them with mayonnaise or oil, dehydrating them with saline or hot air, or zapping them with an electronic comb – have proven to be effective.
    — Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Antihistamines have a general dehydrating effect that also reduces tear production.
    — Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of dehydrating
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  • Finally, grab 40% off the Roborock Q10 X5+ Robot Vacuum and Mop, providing 10,000 Pa suction and 7 weeks of hands-free self-emptying.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Cringe names our ethical recognition of the stakes of emptying out these words.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of emptying
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