wiped

Definition of wipednext
past tense of wipe

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • At the same time, her show swept five of six acting categories.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The Wolverines finished third in league play behind conference champion Indiana and second-place Illinois, both of which swept the Wolverines and accounted for four of Michigan's six conference losses en route to a 24-7 regular season mark.
    Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
  • If the launch is delayed or scrubbed for any reason, there are more opportunities for liftoff through April 6.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Guerrero brushed her sister’s hair.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
  • As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The bristles of a scrub brush travel across a surface to dislodge dirt and grime so it can be rinsed away.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If your area experiences cold winters, bring them indoors in autumn, either emptied of their annuals, cleaned and stored, or still housing tropicals, evergreens or herbs, and treat them as houseplants over winter.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Some clothes and shoes on the bottom floor were salvaged and have been sent to be cleaned.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The miniatures in the castle are placed into small containers one room at a time, so they can be dusted and cleaned using small brushes and tweezers.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The powerful storm that moved through the Kansas City area dusted the metro with around an inch of snow.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of being thrown out, these items will be washed and reused in an effort to cut down on plastic waste at CHS Field.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, April 2, 2026, in Broadview.
    Todd Panagopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The carpets are clean — vacuumed every week and professionally cleaned every two years — and therefore should not be a reason for guests to avoid putting their feet on the floor.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
  • After using disinfectants, make sure to rinse or wipe down surfaces, and keep pets away from areas treated with carpet powder until they have been thoroughly vacuumed.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Wiped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiped. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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