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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Our nation for most of its existence has accepted the human equality of all people along with the task to wipe away the suffering of fellow human beings.
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Use a clean damp cloth to wipe away any remaining residue on the handle.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Rinse the Carpet Use a white cloth dipped in clean warm water to wipe away the soapy residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
Cuevas wiped away the insecurities of humidity and started anew – Tuscaloosa was now his home, and the southern hospitality was genuine from the start, the 22-year-old tight end told the Southern California News Group on Tuesday morning.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Use a clean damp cloth to wipe away any remaining residue on the handle.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Rinse the Carpet Use a white cloth dipped in clean warm water to wipe away the soapy residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
Cuevas wiped away the insecurities of humidity and started anew – Tuscaloosa was now his home, and the southern hospitality was genuine from the start, the 22-year-old tight end told the Southern California News Group on Tuesday morning.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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