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 figuratively

You cannot simply wipe away the history of this country.

Examples of wipe away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Briceno recommends coating both sides of the brush, wiping away any excess, and making sure the bristles come to a clean edge before applying. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026

The testimony elicited visible emotion from Celeste’s family — her mother wiped away tears — who remained in court throughout the testimony. — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026

Let the oven mixture sit for an hour or overnight, and wipe away the next day to reveal a clean, shiny oven. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

Steinkopf says wiping away dust may also remove insects, eggs, or mites hiding on the foliage. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

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