wipe up
phrasal verb
wiped up; wiping up; wipes up
: to use a cloth to remove (something) from a surface
Will you wipe up that spill?
I wiped the milk up off the floor.
Examples of wipe up in a Sentence
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Robot Vacuum Deals This robot vacuum and mop combo can do it all, pulling in the everyday dirt with powerful suction and wiping up spills with its mop pad and compatible cleaning solution.
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Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 8 July 2024
The 12-pack of cloths is perfect for everything from burping to wiping up messes, and comes in a variety of colors.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
When working with eggs or raw chicken, wash your hands often, wipe up any stray liquids and make sure the dish is cooked through.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 July 2024
When finally doing the task, parents should be ready with cleaning materials to wipe up any mistakes, the book recommends.
—Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2024
Some don’t bat an eye and wipe up the condiment until the countertop is clean — with the help of cleaning spray in some instances.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
There are four coil burner elements on this range’s cooktop, each with different sizes and heats for various cooking types, and the cooktop is a smooth porcelain steel for easily wiping up spills.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
To maintain this chair, wipe up spills immediately with a dry cloth, keep it away from direct heat and sunlight, and dust it regularly with a damp cloth and wipe it dry.
—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
Find it on Amazon Reusable Paper Towels These Swedish Dish Towels are an eco-friendly replacement for disposable paper towels, but they aren’t just limited to wiping up a spill.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 8 July 2024
The 12-pack of cloths is perfect for everything from burping to wiping up messes, and comes in a variety of colors.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
When working with eggs or raw chicken, wash your hands often, wipe up any stray liquids and make sure the dish is cooked through.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 July 2024
When finally doing the task, parents should be ready with cleaning materials to wipe up any mistakes, the book recommends.
—Kate Cray, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2024
Some don’t bat an eye and wipe up the condiment until the countertop is clean — with the help of cleaning spray in some instances.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
There are four coil burner elements on this range’s cooktop, each with different sizes and heats for various cooking types, and the cooktop is a smooth porcelain steel for easily wiping up spills.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
To maintain this chair, wipe up spills immediately with a dry cloth, keep it away from direct heat and sunlight, and dust it regularly with a damp cloth and wipe it dry.
—Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
Find it on Amazon Reusable Paper Towels These Swedish Dish Towels are an eco-friendly replacement for disposable paper towels, but they aren’t just limited to wiping up a spill.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
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“Wipe up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20up. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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