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as in pulled
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
I'm so mad I could wring your neck
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as in pried
to draw out by force or with effort
willing to use torture if necessary in order to wring the information out of the terrorist
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Recent Examples of wrung
Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
But after logging three and half miles through Miami one sweltering evening this week, members wrung out sweaty shirts, chugged ice water and welcomed a soaking rain shower at the finish line.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Most revealing scene At the Bills-Bears joint practice Friday, veteran cornerback Tre’Davious White wrung what seemed like 8 ounces of sweat from each of his socks, while rookie Max Hairston looked on in a combination of amazement and semi-horror.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Although there are yet more costs to be wrung out of silicon MEMS manufacturing, the potential savings is ultimately limited by the cost of the silicon itself.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2018
Adjective
Hands are wrung together or flung wide.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrung
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Some people who have bought homes in the last few years feel squeezed by monthly payments that leave little cash left over.—
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Thomas turned around and squeezed DeChambeau’s leg with anxiety, his face in a nervous grimace.—
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Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.—
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In addition, data showed those who switched to self-employment had previously earned more than peers who were paid employees, contrasting with notions that they were pushed into starting their own business.—
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Kimmel pulled a copy out from behind his desk to show it to the audience.—
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And more than a few people think that Elektra pulled the plug from pressure from Ric and Elliot Roberts.—
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The complaint alleges that Moseley interfered with her players’ mental health treatment, pried into players’ personal and romantic lives and threatened players about scholarships and playing time.—
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The linchpin isn't just at risk; it's being actively pried loose.—
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Forecasters say Wednesday’s rain could be preceded by rapid warming of the land, triggering lightning that could start wildfires across a parched county.—
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Around you the parched land and empty sky point less to the idea of death and more to labors in the afterlife.—
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Diplomats told investigators that some foreign nationals were extorted as much as $10,000 to avoid arrest at checkpoints.—
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His fortune also faced some hits as he was allegedly extorted.—
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If a toy was tugged, it was considered a Pull type, and if it was retrieved when thrown, it was considered a Fetch type.—
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This one may have tugged at your deepest insecurities around intimacy, trust, and vulnerability, pushing you to face the places where pride has sometimes acted as a shield.—
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We too were yanked out of our comfortable lives and thrust into another reality.—
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An engineer recently wrapped a chain around a humanoid robot’s neck and violently yanked it.—
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“Wrung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrung. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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