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Recent Examples of wipe
The wiping cloth sanitizer solution concentration is inadequate.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2025
After the job's done, wipe the area well to prevent any lingering smells or oil buildup.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
The Angels' decision to buy would wipe four or five names off the trade market, which could impact the entire league.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Be sure to pour the alcohol on a rag and wipe lightly as opposed to spraying directly on surfaces.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2025
After the job's done, wipe the area well to prevent any lingering smells or oil buildup.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
The Angels' decision to buy would wipe four or five names off the trade market, which could impact the entire league.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Be sure to pour the alcohol on a rag and wipe lightly as opposed to spraying directly on surfaces.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
Verb
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Firm produce like cucumbers, potatoes, winter squash, radishes, should be scrubbed with a brush under running water.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those tools screen for things like age of social accounts, posting and liking activity as well as LinkedIn connections, which makes scrubbing your profile a riskier proposition.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Swish the mouthwash around to rinse the whole area.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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When cool, rinse each ear under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and use a kitchen torch to burn off any hairs.—
Jessica Liang,
Saveur,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The device has smart technology, which ensures your carpets and rugs won’t accidentally get mopped and that your hard surfaces dry quickly.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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However, being able to mop my kitchen floor on demand with little effort from me, is a great feature.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Her signature blonde hair was swept into an effortless updo.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That open-ended directive, combined with weak internal safeguards, has led to sweeping off-site operations.—
Spencer Reynolds,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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This required a 4:30 a.m. wake-up, Hackmann said, to ensure enough time to bathe, dry and brush their cows before the 8 a.m. competition.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Paxton’s team has brushed off the personal attacks, insisting voters are focused on his record rather than his private life.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the clip, which Lizzo posted on TikTok, the rapper is seen washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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First wash your hands, then follow these guidelines.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Look for laptop stands made of alloys that are easy to clean and resist corrosion and pitting.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Overloading the machine means the washer can't clean your clothes properly, and the dryer won't be able to generate air flow to dry clothes evenly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Costilla County Sheriff Danny Sanchez said in the post that Denholm’s wounds were swabbed, and the sheriff’s office is partnering with CBI to test DNA found on the swabs.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2025
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Through Russell, Brennan pointed out holes in the arm of O’Keefe’s sweatshirt were swabbed for DNA — but that no dog DNA was found, only pig DNA.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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