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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Newsom’s proposal would prevent companies from using those credits to wipe away all or most of their tax liability.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 June 2026
But by the width of his shoulder and half his head, Messi leaned past the last defender and his goal is wiped away.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The Jordanian supporters exploded with joy when Ali Olwan equalized in the 50th minute and again when Austria striker Marko Arnautovic’s would-be go-ahead goal was wiped away after a VAR review just before the second-half hydration break.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Removing Stains From Your Refrigerator For stains and buildup that don’t wipe away easily, combine a mixture of equal parts vinegar and baking soda to create a paste.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 June 2026
But by the width of his shoulder and half his head, Messi leaned past the last defender and his goal is wiped away.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The Jordanian supporters exploded with joy when Ali Olwan equalized in the 50th minute and again when Austria striker Marko Arnautovic’s would-be go-ahead goal was wiped away after a VAR review just before the second-half hydration break.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Removing Stains From Your Refrigerator For stains and buildup that don’t wipe away easily, combine a mixture of equal parts vinegar and baking soda to create a paste.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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