wring (out)

verb

Definition of wring (out)next
as in to dry

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  1. dry
  2. empty
  3. dehydrate
  4. sear
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  • Great at absorbing moisture while still preventing the growth of bacteria, these socks will dry quickly and minimize irritation.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Users usually chew it for an effect similar to amphetamines, or it is dried and boiled to create a stimulant tea.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of dry
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  • Beginning in 1908, after federal prisons opened in Atlanta, Georgia, and Leavenworth, Kansas, most federal prisoners were sent to these new federal prisons, and cells began to empty at the West Virginia state penitentiary.
    — Ella Siegrist, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
  • My biggest gripe with this cleaner concerns emptying the debris basket.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of empty
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  • The people who genuinely benefit are those vomiting or experiencing diarrhoea badly enough to be dehydrated.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
  • When you are dehydrated, your urine will also have a higher concentration of waste, which may lead to urinary tract infections.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of dehydrate
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  • Add chicken skin-side down and cook till golden and seared, 5 to 6 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The 16-inch surface also offers plenty of space for maneuvering or using with a cast-iron skillet to sear and roast steak, chicken, fish, and vegetables.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sear
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