WRINGING (OUT) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

wringing (out)

verb

present participle of wring (out)

as in drying

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Some with alcohol or actives can feel drying, and Buechner suggested pairing them with a leave-in conditioner.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Its lightweight, fast-drying formula is infused with a nourishing lineup—squalane and macadamia and jojoba oils, to name a few—that leaves skin hydrated and streak-free from start to finish.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of drying

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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
Isaac del Toro, 22, Mexico Del Toro looked sensational en route to winning the Montreal Grand Prix on Sunday — floating his way into the leading pack, following the decisive move from Paul Seixas, and then searing away in the two-up sprint.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 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

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The show and encore, which take up a little over an hour, are bookended by scenes of concertgoers filling the room and then emptying it.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
The high school gymnasium that held the event was packed, though crowds began emptying out about halfway through the 90-minute rally.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of emptying

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