wiped; wiping
1
a
: to rub with or as if with something soft for cleaning
b
: to clean or dry by rubbing
c
: to draw, pass, or move for or as if for rubbing or cleaning
wiped his hand across his brow
2
a
: to remove by or as if by rubbing
wipe the spots off the glass
b
: to expunge completely
wipe from memory the gruesome scenes—
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: to spread by or as if by wiping
: to make a motion of or as if of wiping something
Examples of wipe in a Sentence
Verb
Would you wipe the dishes?
She wiped her eyes with a tissue.
We were wiping the spots from the wine glasses.
He wiped his hand across his forehead.
Noun
With a wipe, the spill was gone.
Recent Examples on the WebSabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
In some cases, the lack of visibility and monitoring in those edge devices has meant that Sandworm was able to wipe a victim network while holding on to its control of an edge device—then hit the same network again.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
Let the butter sit on the wood overnight, then wipe the excess butter off and your boards and utensils are ready to use.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
The decreases come after Elon Musk’s Tesla did the same thing in the U.S.: the carmaker wiped $2,000 off the price of its Models Y, X, and S cars.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2024
Soon, however, the video cuts to clips of the singer wiping her face to reveal tattoos etched across her skin to her and Malone in a stark white room filled with typewriters.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
The report was enough to push Tesla shares down 3.55% Thursday, wiping about $17 billion from the carmaker’s market capitalization.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 19 Apr. 2024
Your Questions, Answered What is the best cloth for wiping countertops?
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
How to Clean Outdoor Lights Remove the lightbulb from the fixture, thoroughly wipe with a soft, damp cloth and dry with a dry, soft cloth for improved brightness.
—USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
On another note, many reached for makeup removal wipes.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Two internal pockets hold wipes and diapers, so parents and caregivers don’t have to rummage through the diaper bag for essentials.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
With limited diapers, wipes and creams from volunteers, babies have been kept in dirty diapers for extended periods of time, according to court exhibits, causing severe diaper rash.
—Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The patch, which will be available later today, is the first major patch since Arena launched late last year and brings with it the first wipe.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Still, makeup wipes are better than not cleansing at all; however, they should not be used frequently in place of a double-cleansing method.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024
Wipe the brush clean with a wipe, and you're all set!
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Most of these devices can be cleaned using a microfiber cloth, cotton swab, water, isopropyl alcohol, or a disinfecting wipe.
—USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
Verb
Repeat with remaining batter, wiping skillet clean between batches.
3.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
In some cases, the lack of visibility and monitoring in those edge devices has meant that Sandworm was able to wipe a victim network while holding on to its control of an edge device—then hit the same network again.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 24 Apr. 2024
Let the butter sit on the wood overnight, then wipe the excess butter off and your boards and utensils are ready to use.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
The decreases come after Elon Musk’s Tesla did the same thing in the U.S.: the carmaker wiped $2,000 off the price of its Models Y, X, and S cars.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2024
Soon, however, the video cuts to clips of the singer wiping her face to reveal tattoos etched across her skin to her and Malone in a stark white room filled with typewriters.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
The report was enough to push Tesla shares down 3.55% Thursday, wiping about $17 billion from the carmaker’s market capitalization.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 19 Apr. 2024
Your Questions, Answered What is the best cloth for wiping countertops?
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024
How to Clean Outdoor Lights Remove the lightbulb from the fixture, thoroughly wipe with a soft, damp cloth and dry with a dry, soft cloth for improved brightness.
—USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Noun
Passengers onboard the April 5 flight were given masks and disinfectant wipes.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
On another note, many reached for makeup removal wipes.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Two internal pockets hold wipes and diapers, so parents and caregivers don’t have to rummage through the diaper bag for essentials.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
With limited diapers, wipes and creams from volunteers, babies have been kept in dirty diapers for extended periods of time, according to court exhibits, causing severe diaper rash.
—Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The patch, which will be available later today, is the first major patch since Arena launched late last year and brings with it the first wipe.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Still, makeup wipes are better than not cleansing at all; however, they should not be used frequently in place of a double-cleansing method.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024
Wipe the brush clean with a wipe, and you're all set!
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Most of these devices can be cleaned using a microfiber cloth, cotton swab, water, isopropyl alcohol, or a disinfecting wipe.
—USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
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Copy CitationKids Definition
wipe
1 of 2 verb
wiped; wiping
1
: to clean or dry by rubbing
wipe dishes
2
: to remove by or as if by rubbing
wipe away tears
3
: to pass or draw over a surface
wiped my hand across my forehead
wiper
noun
wipe
2 of 2 noun1
: an act or instance of wiping
2
: something used for wiping
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