wipe down
phrasal verb
wiped down; wiping down; wipes down
: to clean (a surface) by rubbing it with a cloth
He wiped down the counters with a wet cloth.
I wiped the car down with a towel.
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Add remaining liquid and puree at high speed for about 2 minutes, stopping to wipe down sides and lid as needed.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
Mock also suggests handling more minor cleaning and organizing tasks yourself like organizing cabinets, wiping down surfaces, and cleaning out the fridge.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
Use a dry microfiber rag to wipe down every wall and dust every crevice.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
At one point, someone came by with a rag to wipe down the glass, blurred by so many fingerprints.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
Mock also suggests handling more minor cleaning and organizing tasks yourself like organizing cabinets, wiping down surfaces, and cleaning out the fridge.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
Use a dry microfiber rag to wipe down every wall and dust every crevice.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
At one point, someone came by with a rag to wipe down the glass, blurred by so many fingerprints.
—Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wipe down
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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