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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Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away the paste and the gunk.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
While the grates soak, clean the stovetop surface by wiping away any crumbs and using a paste of equal parts water and baking soda to remove any stains.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The director wiped away tears as she was welcomed to the stage at the Eccles with a standing ovation; the crowd continued to clap and cheer as the cast joined her with Tatum picking up his pint-sized co-star to swing her around with glee.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Their opening match against Latvia appeared shaky when the opposing team used challenges to wipe away two early goals, but ended in a dominant 5-1 victory — with three goals in the second period’s final nine minutes.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
While the grates soak, clean the stovetop surface by wiping away any crumbs and using a paste of equal parts water and baking soda to remove any stains.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The director wiped away tears as she was welcomed to the stage at the Eccles with a standing ovation; the crowd continued to clap and cheer as the cast joined her with Tatum picking up his pint-sized co-star to swing her around with glee.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Their opening match against Latvia appeared shaky when the opposing team used challenges to wipe away two early goals, but ended in a dominant 5-1 victory — with three goals in the second period’s final nine minutes.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
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 19 Feb. 2026.
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