wipe away
phrasal 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.
Examples of wipe away in a Sentence
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Use a dryer sheet or dry microfiber cloth to wipe away dust on glass shades and bulbs.
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Independent studies further conclude that many of the economic, familial and societal benefits emanating from the expansion of the freedom to marry would likely be wiped away if Obergefell were to be overturned.
—Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2024
During her speech, the mother-daughter duo could be seen wiping away tears.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 17 June 2024
Devotedly, Jenna As Bush Hager wiped away tears, her co-stars appeared equally moved.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
Independent studies further conclude that many of the economic, familial and societal benefits emanating from the expansion of the freedom to marry would likely be wiped away if Obergefell were to be overturned.
—Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2024
During her speech, the mother-daughter duo could be seen wiping away tears.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 17 June 2024
Devotedly, Jenna As Bush Hager wiped away tears, her co-stars appeared equally moved.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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