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Recent Examples of wipe
An employee was using a hip towel to wipe their hands throughout their shift.
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Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Her theory is that, in cleaning up the murder scene, the killer forgot to wipe the doorknob.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
To try it for yourself, spray some onto a microfiber cloth and wipe visible grime, going in the direction of the stainless steel grain.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
But to drive one is to wipe its history from your mind.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Her theory is that, in cleaning up the murder scene, the killer forgot to wipe the doorknob.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
To try it for yourself, spray some onto a microfiber cloth and wipe visible grime, going in the direction of the stainless steel grain.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
But to drive one is to wipe its history from your mind.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
Verb
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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After soaking for at least 15 minutes, use an abrasive sponge or nylon bristle brush to scrub the burner grates.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gently rub the stone over the stains, rinsing often as the soap scum builds up.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Assess an Extra Rinse Ensure all detergent is rinsed out completely, advises Alicia Sokolowski, co-CEO of AspenClean.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 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,
4 Jan. 2026
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Watching Dick Cheney mop the floor with Edwards in the 2004 vice presidential debate is a good way to understand how unserious Democrats seemed to a lot of Americans in those days.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But Mason Lohrei made a heady play to keep the play alive and sweep it back to Zacha.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Vacuum or sweep the area underneath the appliance.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Old and Unused Hairbrushes Got an old hairbrush that's either accumulating dust from not being utilized or one that has been brushed through your hair about a million times?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Simply open one and start brushing—no toothpaste or water required.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Re-wash and dry the garment, using these tips to avoid re-shrinking, to prevent a residue from the conditioner from setting.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Add a small amount of a gentle liquid detergent recommended for hand-washing delicate items, such as Woolite, and swish to disperse through the water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cream of Tartar & Lemon Juice Paste Like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, cream of tartar and lemon shockingly has cleaning and brightening properties that are effective for lifting dirt and stains off grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pap smears, on the other hand, use a metal or plastic device called a speculum to widen the vaginal canal so a clinician can swab the cervix for cells.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
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There will be cheek swabbing stations on-site in the arena for fans to join the national registry.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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