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 figuratively
You cannot simply wipe away the history of this country.

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When you're finished cleaning the windows, wipe away the extra water with a squeegee for a streak-free finish. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 Another fake photo making the rounds online recently featured Parton lying in a hospital bed attached to a tube as McEntire sits at her bedside praying and wiping away tears from her eyes. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025 When ready, wipe away with water and move onto the rest of your routine. Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025 Especially late, when Carolina was able to wipe away a 46-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa to Jaylen Waddle that should have, could have won the game if the defense wasn’t so fragile. Omar Kelly updated October 5, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025 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 14 Oct. 2025.

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