wipe away
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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Repeat the spraying and cleaning steps until all grime has been wiped away and there are no more visible streaks.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Korda gasped, covered her mouth, waved to the crowd and wiped away tears.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Once the deposits are broken down, the stains become easier to clean and wipe away.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The prosecution then played the 911 call as the Metcalf family wiped away tears.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Korda gasped, covered her mouth, waved to the crowd and wiped away tears.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Once the deposits are broken down, the stains become easier to clean and wipe away.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The prosecution then played the 911 call as the Metcalf family wiped away tears.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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