as in to scrub
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Recent Examples of wipe
Few analysts, presumably, expect AI to wipe the company out.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Using the sponge, gently wipe or blot the entire boot with circular motions.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
In March 2024, the San Antonio River Authority said wipes were causing significant issues at wastewater treatment plants.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
One employee wiped his face and, without washing hands, handled utensils that had been cleaned and sanitized.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Using the sponge, gently wipe or blot the entire boot with circular motions.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
In March 2024, the San Antonio River Authority said wipes were causing significant issues at wastewater treatment plants.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
One employee wiped his face and, without washing hands, handled utensils that had been cleaned and sanitized.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
Verb
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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The lip exfoliators have delicate sugar crystals that gently scrub to reveal smooth, supple, flake-free lips.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Peeling is not necessary, but scrub and rinse the carrots well before using.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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For this method, Sokolowski suggests sprinkling baking soda on a damp microfiber cloth, then scrubbing the curtain and rinsing with warm water before hanging to dry.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mix the shampoo with water like you would your usual cleaning solution, and mop away any grease or dirt clinging to your floors.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Neglecting to mop during the winter months can leave damaging residue on your floors.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There are 34 outstanding bills, including sweeping social media restrictions for minors, a revival of language closing the marijuana loophole and legislation to scrap low-earning college degrees.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
28 Feb. 2026
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From the living rooms, views sweep across Tokyo Bay to the east and out over the city's sprawl to the south and west, with Tokyo Tower front and center and, on a clear day, Mount Fuji in the distance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Use a push broom to brush the grass back and forth to work the leveling mix down to the roots of the grass.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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In a possible signal that the software selloff has overextended itself, Workday brushed off a 9% decline in the premarket and was more than 2% higher in afternoon trading.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Their waterways are polluted and undrinkable, yet citizens still wash their clothes and utensils in them.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Once the paint is removed, further wash the brushes with warm, soapy water, and let your brushes dry thoroughly.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To clean light soot buildup, Silva-Nash recommends using a quality glass cleaner paired with a microfiber cloth to sufficiently restore clarity.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Teens can give back to their community and earn service time on Tuesday night by helping to spring clean the library.—
Melissa Grzybowski,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Brooms get at crumbs, but to rein in the teeny-tiny particles that irritate your respiratory system, swab down or squeegee once a week.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Gragnani pointed to some municipalities in Italy that require dog owners to bring in their pets to be DNA tested so that enforcement officers can swab waste left behind and fine the appropriate party.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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