wipe

verb

Definition of wipenext
as in to scrub

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Recent Examples of wipe Those rights give it additional control, including the ability to wipe the device if someone tries to uninstall it. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 At one point, Flynn even reached for a tissue to wipe his sweaty forehead. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 Rinse the cloth well with clean water, wring it out, and wipe the surface using gentle but firm pressure to remove greasy film. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 Gently wipe the outer area and make sure ears are fully dry after baths or swimming. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wipe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
  1. scrub
  2. rinse
  3. mop
  4. sweep
  5. brush
  6. wash
  7. clean
  8. swab
Verb
  • Adding baking soda to interior grease stains can act as a gentle abrasive to scrub them away.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The company dispensed with its DEI disclosures to investors, scrubbing any references to goals and resources aimed at boosting diversity at the company.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of scrub
Verb
  • If exposure occurs, it is recommended to shower or rinse the affected area.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Because the pigment sits inside the skin instead of on top of it, this isn’t the same as a swipe of freckle pen that rinses off at night.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • The women went to the bathroom to mop the bottoms of their eyes, where their makeup was smeared from crying.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • Its roller has 24 water ports that spin at 270 rpm, or nine times per second, to mop your floors up.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of mop
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  • As of his locker-room interview immediately after the Game 4 sweeping by the Milwaukee Brewers last week, Ohtani still insists on pitching.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • And so, even breakfast stretched into early afternoon, enjoyed as a brief storm swept over the pool, and bookended with mimosas.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman brushed off talk of a fading dynasty, saying the team is focused on building a roster that can contend in 2027.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • With a striking Bleu Nuit dial, the watch offers up that brushed finished on the stainless-steel case, too.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of brush
Verb
  • Airbnb guests can say goodbye to checkout chores like washing dishes, stripping beds and taking out the trash under a new policy announced this week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • An employee handled dirty utensils and dishes with gloves on and later handled clean dishes with those same gloves without washing hands in between.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • Combs paid inmates to clean and cook special meals for him, including curry chicken, pizza and empanadas, and that the hip-hop artist also received Chinese-style massages, four sources told NBC News.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • My mom enrolled as a junior at Hollywood High School and took care of the house—cleaning, reheating frozen chicken pot pies, and making sure everyone did their homework.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • When heading to shop for glass pieces, tuck a cotton ball or swab into your purse.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Roberts has her students swab their own phones, and they’re routinely horrified by what grows.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of swab

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