How to Use wipe away in a Sentence
wipe away
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Some fans and a few players wiped away tears.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 9 May 2026
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Spray on surfaces and wipe away grease and grime.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
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Spray and wipe away with a soft cloth for sparkling clean results.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
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Once the glue warms up, it can be wiped away without much heavy scraping.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
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Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away the loosened gum and any soapy residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
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Gently wipe away any residue that's left behind on the stove knobs or around them.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 3 June 2026
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Rinse out the cloth well after spot treating the stain and wipe away any soapy residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
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When the bubbles stop, use a clean cloth to wipe away the stain and cleaning residue.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 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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Use a microfiber cloth or dust mitt to wipe away grime on the top and bottom of each slat.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 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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Finally, wipe away any residue with a clean cloth and warm water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
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Insert the wand into the opening again to wipe away all soap residue.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
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Granlund nearly scored again, but his goal was wiped away for playing the puck with a high stick.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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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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If your floor is properly sealed, the dirt will simply wipe away.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
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Both of them wipe away tears as Hill tells this, 11 years later.
—Steve Hochman, SPIN, 22 June 2026
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Korda gasped, covered her mouth, waved to the crowd and wiped away tears.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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Spray the surface lightly, and wipe away with a clean microfiber cloth.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
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Family and friends used tissues to wipe away tears.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
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Rinse the door with water, then use a squeegee to wipe away excess water from the door.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
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Allow the pan to soak overnight, wipe away the food, and wash the pan with dish soap and hot water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
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Rinse the surface with water, then wipe away any residue with the microfiber cloth.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
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Gently wipe away any debris from the burners.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Coleman's mother stood by, wiping away rivers of tears.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Start by steam-cleaning the frame of the window, then wipe away the grime with a microfiber cloth.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
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Let the oven mixture sit for an hour or overnight, and wipe away the next day to reveal a clean, shiny oven.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
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That every tear will be wiped away, that our Easter is coming.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
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Rinse with water, and follow with a squeegee to wipe away excess water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
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After buffing, wipe away the residue with a clean, damp cloth and inspect the surface.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
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