wipe away
verb
wiped away; wiping away; wipes away
: to remove (something) by rubbing
Wipe away grease with our all-purpose cleaner.
He wiped her tears away.
—often used figurativelyYou cannot simply wipe away the history of this country.
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Instead of getting upset himself, Busch mimed wiping away fake tears to the crowd.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Throughout the day, friends and classmates gathered, wiping away tears, comforting each other and trying to process the sudden loss.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The pair wiped away tears as the audience rose to their feet in applause following the screening.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Spray on surfaces and wipe away grease and grime.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
Throughout the day, friends and classmates gathered, wiping away tears, comforting each other and trying to process the sudden loss.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The pair wiped away tears as the audience rose to their feet in applause following the screening.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Spray on surfaces and wipe away grease and grime.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for wipe away
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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