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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  • Uniqlo offers Airism, a collection of light, smooth innerwear, T-shirts and casualwear designed to be cool-to-the-touch, moisture-wicking and fast-drying.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Air drying removes moisture and concentrates the herb’s flavor.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of drying
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  • Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles.
    — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With heat waves searing parts of the United States and Europe this summer, Las Vegas illustrated how extreme heat can interfere with air travel.
    — Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of searing
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  • In addition to air-frying, the Joule also has toasting, baking, broiling, roasting, proofing, reheating, slow cooking, warming and dehydrating functions, as well as settings for bagels, pizza and cookies.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Guidance from Michigan State University recommends pretreating fruit by soaking it in a mixture of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and cold water, and steam blanching vegetables before dehydrating them.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dehydrating
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  • My biggest gripe with this cleaner concerns emptying the debris basket.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lake Powell has reached record low water levels in recent days, and along with Lake Mead to its south has been emptying amid severe drought in the West.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of emptying
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