wring
verb (used with object)
to twist forcibly.
wringing
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present participleof wring.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But the truth is, you have to be wringing the Turbo out pretty hard to feel a difference.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
You’ll want to get caught up ahead of next week’s twist—and by “twist,” I don’t mean a surprise but rather a wringing, in this case of a company by its shareholders.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025
That was followed a heavy, awkward ball to Mohammad Siraj that left Siraj walking off wringing his hand in pain after gloving it behind to Jamie Smith.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
There’s no proverbial wringing of hands around the character’s decision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025
Birdie is wringing her hands in front of her.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
