How to Use wipe in a Sentence
- Would you wipe the dishes?
- We were wiping the spots from the wine glasses.
- She wiped her eyes with a tissue.
- He wiped his hand across his forehead.
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The slate has been wiped clean.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
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The board is easy to wipe clean.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Spritz and wipe with a soft rag.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
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Rinse your sponge or cloth and wipe again.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
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Spray it, leave it, then wipe it clean.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
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Use a mop to wipe the tile on the floor.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Next to her, a man wiped tears from his eyes.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
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Use a clean damp cloth to wipe the paste away.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
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Rocha wiped tears from his eyes as the footage played.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
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Use a dry cloth to wipe the seals when you are done.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
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Once you're done, wipe the glass dry with a clean cloth.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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But wipe your brow, roll up your sleeves, and get stuck in.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
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Let sit for a minute and then wipe with a lint-free cloth.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
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One of them is going to wipe my butt.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Use a microfiber cloth to wipe it down.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
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Members of the crowd wiped their eyes.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
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Then gently wipe it away with a soft cloth.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
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Rinse with warm water and wipe dry.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
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Then wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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Use a sponge to wipe all around the bathtub.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
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Crane can wipe that out in two seasons.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Then use a damp cloth to wipe clean with water.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
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Rinse with warm water, then wipe dry.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
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For the frame, wipe any stains with cold water.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Francoual wipes his eyes again.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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Spray on surfaces, then wipe clean.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
- With a wipe, the spill was gone.
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The wipes don’t just take off your makeup, though.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
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Leave for a few minutes, then rinse and wipe clean.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
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These homes require wipe-downs at least twice a week.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
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Close the doors and wipe down the handles with the wipe.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
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Give it a final wipe to remove any soap.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
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Dry with a microfiber cloth and use wipes or melamine sponges for quick touch-ups.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
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Others can go a bit longer between wipe-downs.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
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Others can go a bit longer between wipe-downs.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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But the sewage and rainwater and wet wipes will be right at home.
—Rob Verger, Popular Science, 7 June 2023
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First, wiggle your hips; then, wipe, stand up, and sit back down to pee again.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Oct. 2025
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Use a clean microfiber cloth and give the tabletop a quick wipe.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
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Use a clean microfiber cloth and give the tabletop a quick wipe.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
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Grab a box of cleaning wipes, or even baby wipes, and get to work.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
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What matters is that the parent knows how to kiss boo boos and wipe tears.
—Allison Hope, CNN, 14 July 2021
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So Clorox wipes used on the go or at a picnic won’t do the trick.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
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Keep wipes handy, stash extra trash bags in the bin, and use a lidded trash can.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
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The wipe isn’t soaked with liquid, so you won’t be left with a big wet spot either.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2025
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Wet some cotton or gauze with the ear cleaner, and wipe dirt and grime from the ear canal.
—Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
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This is a great time to throw seat covers in the wash and wipe boosters down with a sponge.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
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Follow with either a dry or damp cloth for a final wipe-down.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
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The best time to use the wipe is five minutes before going to sleep.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
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The woman said face wipes, a step counter and a pair of socks were among the items taken.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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The wipe is then stored in a small jar and sealed, preserving the scent for up to a decade.
—Kate Santich, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Nov. 2021
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Use a second wipe to clean the floor around the toilet, if needed.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
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To top off the look, add a no-wipe top coat and then brush on a layer of chrome powder.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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Electric lawn mowers don't need more than a wipe down after use.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2022
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Turn off the power first, then wipe fixtures inside and out.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Do a quick dry wipe every few days to prevent buildup from settling in.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Turn off the power, then wipe fixtures inside and out.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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