wiped

past tense of wipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiped
Verb
  • On the third day of their search, as Bruce waded into the water holding a safety line, feeling for the man with his feet, swirling currents swept him away.
    Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
  • In New Jersey, Democrats kept their lopsided margin in Trenton — a particular disappointment for Ciattarelli, whose strong 2021 campaign swept many powerful Democrats out of their seats.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Beginning next week, daytime rocket launches are all officially scrubbed thanks to the government shutdown.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • After the interview, a post on social platform X started circulating that said the Heritage Foundation had scrubbed a reference to Carlson from a donation page.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Low branches poked at the roof of our boat and brushed our arms.
    Idra Novey, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Enjoy me never having brushed hair again.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Some filters can be rinsed under running water.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Self-cleaning filters act as a garbage disposal and don't have food buildup that needs to be cleaned.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
  • It’s covered in stretch-resistant upholstery that won’t look worn over time and can be spot cleaned.
    Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Typically flavored with anise, orange zest, and orange blossom water, the round loaves are traditionally adorned with pieces of dough in the shape of crossbones and are often dusted with sugar.
    Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Investigator Marsha Brown dusted the front door, bar, barstools, drinking and shot glasses, ash trays, and the telephone receiver for fingerprints.
    Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Colored towels and microfiber towels should be washed in warm water.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Both washed the food down with drinks fortified by electrolytes.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • High-traffic areas may require daily vacuuming, but at the least, carpets should be vacuumed once or twice a week.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • According to the sheriff's office, soybeans were also carefully vacuumed out from around the man.
    Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Wiped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiped. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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