Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiped
Verb
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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
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Beginning next week, daytime rocket launches are all officially scrubbed thanks to the government shutdown.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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Low branches poked at the roof of our boat and brushed our arms.—
Idra Novey,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Enjoy me never having brushed hair again.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some filters can be rinsed under running water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Others toiled in restaurants and cleaned hotel rooms.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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But January, with its blustery winds and chilly temperatures, is when boxes must be cleaned, inspected and repaired.—
Joe Murphy,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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There are certain fabrics, materials, and items that are best dry cleaned or hand washed and laid flat or hung to dry.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Large waves from winter storms may have washed the molts onto the beach, Henry said — something observed in Dana Point in 2024, San Diego and Imperial Beach in 2023, Strands Beach in 2022, etc.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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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 8 Jan. 2026.
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