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Recent Examples of wipe
Most wallpapers should be lightly cleaned with a damp, soapy sponge and then wiped dry.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The same 0-4 regular-season record that was wiped clean entering the second round now reads 1-0 in favor of New York.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
That rush of adrenaline just wipes everything else out of your brain!
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 5 May 2025
Their handler Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), who originally ordered each of the anti-heroes on a suicide mission to wipe them out, takes credit for putting together the team and publicly introduces them as the New Avengers.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The same 0-4 regular-season record that was wiped clean entering the second round now reads 1-0 in favor of New York.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
That rush of adrenaline just wipes everything else out of your brain!
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 5 May 2025
Their handler Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), who originally ordered each of the anti-heroes on a suicide mission to wipe them out, takes credit for putting together the team and publicly introduces them as the New Avengers.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
Verb
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Avoid scrubbing the fabric, which can damage the fibers.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Use a non-abrasive sponge soaked in the solution to scrub the bathtub.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Like the Andie Amalfi, the care instructions here are a little extra (pre-wash, then rinse immediately after wearing, hand-wash only, and lay flat to dry).—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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Apply it after shampooing, leave it for three minutes, and rinse.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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When mopping, the MopMaster 2.0 has dual mopping pads and 180 rotations per minute to gently scrub hard floors.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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This vacuum and mop hybrid syncs up to a smartphone app that custom maps spaces for a thorough clean.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Despite employing one of the greatest players of all time for 15 years—not to mention other MVPs like Shohei Ohtani and Albert Pujols—the Angels have only made the playoffs once in Trout’s career, getting swept in the 2014 Division Series.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The change seemingly happened earlier this week, just days before a trade loophole that allows American consumers to buy products from China without paying tariffs is set to disappear as part of sweeping new import duties imposed by US president Donald Trump.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Avoid brushing or flossing the surgical sites, and only drink liquids or eat very soft foods.11 Clean the affected area using antibacterial mouthwash.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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The basic setup is predictably nonsensical — the last time those two saw each other, Emily was trying to kill Stephanie — but the film manages to brush past any objections with surprising ease.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Brush the top of the pie with the egg yolk wash and sprinkle the surface with the raw cane sugar and remaining cardamom.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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But cleaning it all up doesn’t have to be overwhelming.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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That included a spacewalk by Ms. Williams and Mr. Wilmore to swab the outside of the space station to see if Earth microbes could survive and maybe even thrive in space.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The next step was to swab their DNA and put their official ancestry to the test.—
ByAndrew Curry,
science.org,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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