wiped out

adjective

Synonyms of wiped outnext
1
slang : intoxicated, high
2
: extremely tired : exhausted

Examples of wiped out in a Sentence

I am completely wiped out. felt wiped out for several weeks after getting the flu
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The war has also effectively wiped out the spare capacity, because Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been cut off from global oil markets. David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026 If technology displaces workers, then the value of their human capital can be wiped out entirely. Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026 Some coral colonies have formed over centuries and wouldn't be able to bounce back quickly if they were wiped out, Walker said. Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026 The crossover followed a mysterious chemical attack that wiped out an airplane full of passengers, putting all of the first responders in serious danger. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wiped out

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of wiped out was in 1965

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“Wiped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wiped%20out. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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