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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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Well, Brown needed a few more pitches this time, but the 26-year-old delivered a stellar performance to help the Cubs avoid getting swept at Truist Park.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Knicks, who swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round, would have homecourt advantage against Cleveland, which is 1-5 on the road in the playoffs, but not against Detroit, which dominated the Knicks in three games this season.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Additional layers are applied to fill gaps and create a smooth surface before a final coat of lacquer is brushed on.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Yet younger people may be more likely to brush off shingles symptoms as NBD and have less awareness of what the illness actually is.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The next night after the stabbing, an employee at the gas station, who did not witness the incident, told the Daily News that five men appeared to be living in the weed truck — and had been doing so for about 6 months — and most mornings would offer to wash cars being serviced at nearby auto shops.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Finally, Altmann reminded people to wash their hands well after outdoor activities or cleaning storage areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Why Pros Prefer White Linens In addition to looking luxurious, white linens are preferred by pro cleaners and launderers because they can be cleaned more rigorously.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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The project is seen as vital to clean water and a healthy environment for the South Florida region, as it is designed to store more water from Lake Okeechobee to be cleaned before it is sent south to the Everglades.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
15 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 17 May. 2026.
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