Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiped (away)
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No Mob boss, cheerfully decreeing that an inconvenient witness be rubbed out, could be more resolute.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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And his playcalling wore out its welcome with the Los Angeles Chargers in only two years.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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From busy tile backsplashes that quickly wore out their welcome to furniture silhouettes that turned comfort into an afterthought, 2025 delivered no shortage of design trends, but not all of them were meant for the long haul.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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Here’s a look at what streets will be closed or reduced in Fort Worth this weekend to accommodate the event.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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The ship also composts food waste and has reduced its reliance on single-use plastics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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To be erased and edited, rewritten, and reinterpreted, repeatedly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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King Charles then stripped him of all remaining titles, including that of prince, kicked him out of the Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle, and erased his profile on the royal family’s website.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Federal immigration agents came looking for her at her parents’ home and searched her Columbia dorm, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The analysis does not include cases that were settled after a notice of claim was filed but before an actual suit was filed.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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How airspace restrictions are affecting flights right now Several airspaces are currently closed, meaning flights across the region have been grounded, suspended, and rerouted.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Feb. 2026
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Flights operated by Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways were grounded, stranding tens of thousands of travelers and costing airlines millions.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Wild animals had gnawed through the pressurized canisters, releasing the chemicals inside.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The lengthy posts are the latest development in the long-standing family feud that has gnawed away at the Beckhams’ attempts to project a perfect family life.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Wiped (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiped%20%28away%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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