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To wring is to twist or compress something to get the liquid out of it or to get something out of another person or thing using a lot of pressure or force. (verb)
- An example of to wring is to twist up a shirt that you just washed by hand before you hang it to dry.
- An example of to wring is to have an ad agency get every penny out of an unsuspecting client they’re billing.
To wring is to rub your hands together because of nervousness or anxiety. (verb)
An example of to wring is to grasp your own hands to keep yourself calm in a stressful situation.
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