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Recent Examples of wipe
Rinse with warm water, then wipe dry.
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Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Remove all bedding and toys, then wipe the interior using a pet-safe disinfectant.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
To clean, simply wipe them down with a damp cloth to remove pollen or dirt.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Follow up with a damp cloth or a little soapy water to wipe everything down.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Remove all bedding and toys, then wipe the interior using a pet-safe disinfectant.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
To clean, simply wipe them down with a damp cloth to remove pollen or dirt.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Follow up with a damp cloth or a little soapy water to wipe everything down.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
Verb
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After that, scrub the inside of the bowl before moving on.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Getting a pothole repaired, a fallen tree removed, graffiti scrubbed from a building or a number of tasks falling within the purview of the Waukegan Public Works Department recently became easier for city residents.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Mix together 1/3 cup of both vinegar and baking soda in a bowl before pouring down your sink and letting the solution sit for an hour before rinsing with hot water.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Use water and soap to lather your hands for at least 20 seconds before rinsing.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The Floor Sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor to remove any loose dirt or debris, and then mop the floor with a heavy-duty cleaner, making sure to clean any spills or stains.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Wipe down the area again or mop the area with disinfectant.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Andrew Srojny notched 15 kills, seven digs and a block as Norton swept Dighton-Rehoboth 3-0 in a nonleague match.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The Huskies came back to reverse sweep the Vipers in a thrilling playoff battle at Grant High School.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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When tetraploid and diploid plants are crossed, pollen from the diploids is brushed onto the stigmas of the tetraploids.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Wayfair has hundreds of on-sale quilts, but the best picks feature breathable linen, cool-to-the-touch percale cotton, and lightweight washed microfiber.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Lastly, either wash the gloves or throw them away, then wash your hands.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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On May 6, 2016, Kianna and her sister, Miah, were home cleaning the house for Mother’s Day while Fiona was work.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Rescuers pulled his body from the water after half an hour and rushed him to Los Angeles General Medical Center, where Michelle works on the overnight cleaning crew.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Researchers swabbed several common travel items, then incubated the samples to measure bacterial growth in colony-forming units (CFUs).—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Police and Miami-Dade County Animal Services initially swabbed eight dogs.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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