WRUNG (OUT) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

wrung (out)

verb

Definition of wrung (out)

past tense of wring (out)

as in dried

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The language, the words, the people, the sentiment erased, the websites vanished, the funds dried, and the true spirit of self-interest revealed.

— Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
This is a cold washed process bean, meaning the cherry pulp is washed away from the bean before it’s put in cold storage for 72 hours and then dried.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of dried

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As in former works, meanwhile, Hopper’s diner is streamlined, simplified, the world around it emptied to its essentials, adding to its dreamlike quality.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Whole neighborhoods had emptied out, and residents noticed fewer drivers on the streets.

— Francesca D’Annunzio, ProPublica, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of emptied

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The season’s first Santa Ana wind event will begin Wednesday and ramp up Thursday, bringing significant fire risk to parched Los Angeles County.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
If you get parched while walking the trails, pop into a resting station with bathrooms, coffee, water, snacks, books, and magazines.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of parched

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Roots that held the soil in place have burned and the vicious flames seared the dirt, limiting its ability to absorb water.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
The chicken is marinated with garlic, onion, paprika, and other spices before being seared and sliced.

— Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of seared

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