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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  • When water is in short supply in fall, plants are not able to adequately prepare their roots and shoots for the coming cold and drying winds.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
  • After harvesting, the leaves are dried and processed following different methods to create the perfect flavor.
    Ivan Terzi, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of dry
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  • The game was well in hand by the fourth quarter, allowing head coach Tom Thibodeau to empty his bench with three minutes remaining — a rare luxury for a team whose starters have logged heavy minutes in recent games.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Our reservoirs were emptied by our governor because triable leaders wanted to save fish.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of empty
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  • Staying Hydrated When you are dehydrated, there’s less blood flowing through your body.
    Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
  • When he was found, Sabine was severely dehydrated but uninjured and inspired.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of dehydrate
Verb
  • What was supposed to be his moment, his coronation as the quarterback who could finally get this program back to a national championship game for the first time since 1986, instead ended with an interception that will be seared in the minds of Penn State fans for years.
    Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Depending on the water temperature plus searing it afterwards, a typical sous vide can take hours.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of sear
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