wring (out)

verb

Definition of wring (out)next
as in to dry

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  1. dry
  2. empty
  3. dehydrate
  4. sear
Verb
  • To prevent this, thoroughly clean and dry your cast-iron pans before use. Cracking: Dropping or placing a heavy cast-iron pan down too forcefully on your surface can crack the glass.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Clean and dry a large sweet potato, then cut it into 1-inch wide spears.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of dry
Verb
  • The bag can be easily emptied by unzipping it and dumping out the debris.
    Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The Lakers’ bench scored just six points in the first three quarters before the non-competitive fourth, in which both emptied their benches.
    Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of empty
Verb
  • Summary Drinking tea that contains caffeine, particularly in moderation, likely isn't dehydrating.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Chong dehydrates this sour black rice, grinds it into a powder, and sprinkles it atop a drink called Kuro Koji, adding a dramatic jet-black top to the cocktail of purple sweet potato, Okinawan rice distillate, sweet sake, shikuwasa, and koregusu.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of dehydrate
Verb
  • Cast iron retains heat well, ensuring consistent searing, frying, and baking, and can transition from stovetop to oven seamlessly.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • When oil is hot, sear the ribs until caramelized on each side.
    Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of sear
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