How to Use wipe away in a Sentence
wipe away
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Once the grates are clean, use a wet rag to wipe away any residue.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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Coat the tools in a layer of oil, and wipe away the excess.
—Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
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Gently dab and wipe away the stain with a clean cloth or sponge.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
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It’s wiped away the good vibes that came with the Dodgers’ 8-0 start fresh off their title.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Cox smiled and wiped away a tear as the applause and cheering boomed.
—Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2024
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People in the courtroom wiped away tears as the judge explained the charges and read out the names of the victims.
—Colleen Slevin, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2023
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If the gunk still won’t wipe away with ease, use a soft-bristle brush or the coarse side of a sponge to dig in.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
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Her mom, in turn, wiped away Bela’s tears and held her other hand.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 23 Jan. 2025
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The cushions are easy to clean, and any spills or messes were easy to wipe away with a wet cloth.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
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At the rear, Mary Magdalene’s hand is raised to wipe away her tears.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
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Use a dry cloth or soft brush to gently wipe away any loose pollen or dust.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2023
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Use a paper towel to wipe away any grease and food residue.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
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Few fantasies are harder to wipe away than the romance of a clean slate.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
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Two friends held each other and cried; one took a video as the other wiped away her tears.
—Roger Kisby, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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But a bit of good news courtesy of the state of California has wiped away some of the pain.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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As the lights lifted after the final video, Watkins wiped away tears.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
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Casada's wife, seated in the courtroom, wiped away tears as the judge read the verdict.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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At All Even better than wiping away sweat, is to not break a sweat at all.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 26 Sep. 2024
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Use a dryer sheet or dry microfiber cloth to wipe away dust on glass shades and bulbs.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
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Place the sock over one hand, lightly spritz it with water, and slide it over each slat to wipe away dust.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
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The Furniture Use a dry, clean cloth to wipe away any moisture.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
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The head is covered with a microfiber pad to wipe away any dirt and other residues that come loose.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Simply spray rusty areas, wait a few minutes, and wipe away the rust.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
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After leaving this mixture overnight, wipe away the paste with a damp cloth and follow it up with a vinegar spray before wiping it all once more.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
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After cooking, quickly wipe away any grease splatters, especially near the stove.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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South Gate put together a six-run sixth inning to wipe away a 2-1 deficit.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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The people that have been killed, the people that have wiped away [sic], and for what?
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
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Borough officials call that spot ground zero for extreme erosion, after major chunks of the beach were wiped away.
—Sean Tallant, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Wiseman and Koch could be seen wiping away tears.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
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