wipe off
phrasal verb
wiped off; wiping off; wipes off
1
: to clean (someone or something) by using a towel, one's hand, etc.
I wiped off the baby and took him out of the high chair.
She wiped the counters off.
2
: to remove (something) by rubbing
I wiped the food off the baby's face.
She wiped off the oil from the counter.
—often used figuratively in British EnglishMore than a billion pounds have been wiped off share prices.
Examples of wipe off in a Sentence
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This is also a great time to wipe down your lightbulb with a soft, damp cloth before wiping off any moisture with a dry cloth for improved brightness.
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USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Khan says these folks should switch to a natural toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite and wash their face after brushing to wipe off any excess paste.
—Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024
Dropping that fee resulted in $72 million in uncollected debt being wiped off the county’s books.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
The ensuing boycott dealt a blow to the company’s sales and share price, with $2 billion wiped off the company’s market value within two days.
—Laura He, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Tesla’s steep slide this year has wiped off more than $245 billion from the company’s market value, and pushed it off the list of the 10 biggest companies on the S&P 500.
—Esha Dey, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
Place the egg on a paper towel and let dry for 20 minutes—don't wipe off any shaving cream until the egg has completely dried.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
After 30 minutes or so, wad up the towels and use them to scrub and wipe off the glass.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
After the second-period collapse, the Wings put together a pretty nice third period, scoring twice and having another goal wiped off the board because of an offsides challenge.
—Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2024
USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Khan says these folks should switch to a natural toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite and wash their face after brushing to wipe off any excess paste.
—Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024
Dropping that fee resulted in $72 million in uncollected debt being wiped off the county’s books.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
The ensuing boycott dealt a blow to the company’s sales and share price, with $2 billion wiped off the company’s market value within two days.
—Laura He, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Tesla’s steep slide this year has wiped off more than $245 billion from the company’s market value, and pushed it off the list of the 10 biggest companies on the S&P 500.
—Esha Dey, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
Place the egg on a paper towel and let dry for 20 minutes—don't wipe off any shaving cream until the egg has completely dried.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
After 30 minutes or so, wad up the towels and use them to scrub and wipe off the glass.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
After the second-period collapse, the Wings put together a pretty nice third period, scoring twice and having another goal wiped off the board because of an offsides challenge.
—Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2024
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“Wipe off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20off. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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