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 figuratively

You cannot simply wipe away the history of this country.

Examples of wipe away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fire raged overnight and destroyed the complex in the Old Town Newhall community of Santa Clarita, wiping away a 100-year-old structure that housed longtime community staples including a restaurant and a performing-arts theater. — City News Service, Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

However, a penalty wiped away the score, forcing the Panthers to punt. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

Apply it for up to three minutes, two to three times a week, then wipe away any excess—no need to rinse. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Its reputation in bond markets is not helped by Mélenchon’s plan to freeze or wipe away the French sovereign bonds held by the Bank of France. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for wipe away

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