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.
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According to videos shared on social media, Cousins can be seen arguing with a fan sitting courtside, who appeared to be making gestures towards the basketball player mimicking someone crying and wiping away their tears with their fists.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 12 June 2025
The calculation of the potential penalty emerged only days after the Oak Park Democrat attempted to pass legislation designed to wipe away the election board case and the potential penalties, a maneuver stymied amid bipartisan backlash only hours before the spring session adjourned early June 1.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
On the All-Star Park field after an 8-1 victory over Regis Jesuit, teammates screamed and hugged as parents, overcome with emotion, wiped away tears.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
The 32-year-old was in tears, wiping away at his eyes with his gloves on before appearing to wave goodbye.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 12 June 2025
The calculation of the potential penalty emerged only days after the Oak Park Democrat attempted to pass legislation designed to wipe away the election board case and the potential penalties, a maneuver stymied amid bipartisan backlash only hours before the spring session adjourned early June 1.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
On the All-Star Park field after an 8-1 victory over Regis Jesuit, teammates screamed and hugged as parents, overcome with emotion, wiped away tears.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
The 32-year-old was in tears, wiping away at his eyes with his gloves on before appearing to wave goodbye.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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