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Recent Examples of wipe
Spray the area with the diluted vinegar and water mixture, and wipe it clean with a damp cloth to remove any residue.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
State law prohibits a project that uses federal tax-credit financing or other public incentives from applying for the local property tax break — another provision Weber’s change would wipe from code.
—Mark Dee
march 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
How did this non-franchise movie wipe the floor with the competition?
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
The race to wipe Chavez from public view is the easy part, said Catherine Gudis, professor of history and director of the Public History Program at UC Riverside.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
State law prohibits a project that uses federal tax-credit financing or other public incentives from applying for the local property tax break — another provision Weber’s change would wipe from code.
—Mark Dee
march 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
How did this non-franchise movie wipe the floor with the competition?
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
The race to wipe Chavez from public view is the easy part, said Catherine Gudis, professor of history and director of the Public History Program at UC Riverside.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
Verb
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Blot — don’t scrub — with a clean cloth.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
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Then mop your tile floors and rinse.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Twins came in having swept a four-game series against Detroit.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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After defeating the Heat by 26 points on Tuesday, the Raptors swept the back-to-back set in Toronto with a 14-point blowout victory over the Heat on Thursday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The twisted ponytail was paired with a new set of long, feathery bangs, which Kidman wore brushed across her forehead and gently winged out near her temples for more texture and movement.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Stir together 1/4 cup of the reserved cola mixture and remaining 1/4 cup bourbon in a small bowl, then brush evenly over warm cake.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The way the changing room was designed, Mitchell had to run through the galley-style showers to wash the mess off.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Do yourself a favor and grab a caguama (a liter-size beer) to wash it down.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Turns out, the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is basically the floor-cleaning equivalent of a secret service agent.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Checking them off your spring-cleaning to-do list now will clear the way for more labor-intensive deep-cleaning tasks down the line.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 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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Brooms get at crumbs, but to rein in the teeny-tiny particles that irritate your respiratory system, swab down or squeegee once a week.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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