as in to scrub
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wipe
If a shower mat is not used, wipe the tub clean with a disinfectant after your shower.
—
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
And, the idea that paying off collection debt would wipe your credit report clean makes sense, at least in theory.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Those seals need to be wiped clean periodically and lubricated.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Let the towel remain on the stovetop for at least 15 minutes and then wipe with a clean cloth to remove debris.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wipe
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
And, the idea that paying off collection debt would wipe your credit report clean makes sense, at least in theory.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Those seals need to be wiped clean periodically and lubricated.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Let the towel remain on the stovetop for at least 15 minutes and then wipe with a clean cloth to remove debris.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wipe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
Verb
-
Epstein’s mission to scrub the internet of his crimes received new scrutiny last week in other newsrooms beyond Business Insider.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
-
That’s why scrolling by date and scrubbing through videos still works — search hides uncertainty, scrolling shows everything.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
After, rinse the mat thoroughly and leave to air dry.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
-
Finish the process by rinsing the board with hot water to clean the materials off, then allow it to air dry.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The Floor Dampen the mop with the cleaning solution and then mop the floor, cleaning in sections.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Neglecting to mop during the winter months can leave damaging residue on your floors.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Marist and Greater Atlanta Christian swept boys and girls swimming and diving championships Thursday at Georgia Tech’s McAuley Aquatic Center while Midtown junior Sarah Paisley Owen continued to build on one of the strongest high school resumes in state history.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
6 Feb. 2026
-
San Francisco swept homeless camps downtown when the Bay Area last hosted the Super Bowl in 2016.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
From brushing ice in curling to flying down an ice track headfirst in skeleton, the Winter Olympics are home to some unique and exciting sports that feature uncommon vernacular.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
-
After the wings have cooked for 30 minutes, brush them with the honey garlic sauce and return to oven.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The cotton fibers also ensure durability that will hold up for years of use and will wash well.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
-
The juicer got washed, rinsed and sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The Los Angeles Times reported this week that Mayor Karen Bass plans to clean more streets and homeless camps ahead of the games, offering a preview of the pressures cities face when hosting global events.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
-
The floor initially existed as a score consisting of the project drawings and the required materials; the final shape was left to the team, with the sole instruction not to clean or organize them neatly.—
K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
There are a few tests, including a corneal razor scraping, swabbing or biopsy that can be processed in a lab via culturing or a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, which diagnose based on the organism’s genetic information, experts said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
-
Patients can expect to get swabbed for the flu test, some possible chest X-rays, and receive IV fluids.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
