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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Fruit from the cacao tree contains beans that, when dried and roasted, produce chocolate in all its glorious forms.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 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 dried

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Mullen said after the first burglary, not much was taken from the machines, as they had been emptied the previous day.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
As Jackson was being tended to, the Eagles sideline emptied onto the field to surround the running back.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of emptied

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Despite its creamier texture, the moisturizer absorbs quickly—especially if your skin is parched—and doesn’t leave behind any residue.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026
Boron nitride gives the formula its silky slip and creates a blurring effect, while avocado oil adds conditioning moisture so a matte doesn’t look like skin is parched.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of parched

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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
In 1970, antiwar activists clashed with police and set fire to the local Bank of America at the edge of campus—a dramatic act of rebellion seared into campus lore.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026

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