1
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
felt wiped out for several weeks after getting the flu
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in drunk
slang
being under the influence of alcohol
thought that it'd be nice to attend a fraternity party in which everyone wasn't wiped out
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in ripped
slang
being under the influence of a recreational drug
most of the club patrons were too wiped out to know or care what was happening
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in eradicated
to destroy all traces of
he didn't get his gambling under control until he had already wiped out his entire life savings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wiped out
Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
Tens of billions of dollars in value has been wiped out, including during the days when the company was soliciting bids for its offering, the largest of its kind in India.
—Alex Travelli, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2023
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The start of this season saw the group turn into a liability, forcing the bullpen into the largest workload in the sport while being wiped out due to injuries.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wiped out
Adjective
But in the last few years, an explosion of warehouse development has wiped out farmland and open space.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
Tens of billions of dollars in value has been wiped out, including during the days when the company was soliciting bids for its offering, the largest of its kind in India.
—Alex Travelli, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2023
Verb
Its entire lower level, where the kitchen is located, is completely wiped out.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The start of this season saw the group turn into a liability, forcing the bullpen into the largest workload in the sport while being wiped out due to injuries.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wiped out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiped out
Adjective
-
Susan has lifted us up for 50 years; and her arms have not grown tired.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Discard the tired-looking center and separate clumps from the outer edges by hand or use a sharp knife or pruning saw.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
There are some who earnestly enjoy it, but many more who are trying to get as drunk as possible and believe (accurately) that the Long Island Iced Tea is the quickest way to get there.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
30 Aug. 2025
-
Lots of drunk folks eat there all the time.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
When at ports, the crew does everything from deck tours and day sails to maintenance, such as fixing a stove, sewing a ripped sail or doing laundry.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
-
The end of the footage shows a man in a ripped shirt trying to leave before being punched in the face by a woman.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
-
Screwworm infestations caused massive losses in the cattle industry before the insect was officially eradicated in the United States in the 1960s.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
-
The flies were declared eradicated from Panama in 2006.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Gaga ended the performance like an exhausted wind-up doll, caged again physically, but never spiritually.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
-
The apparently recent footage showed two hostages -- Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel -- looking gaunt and exhausted while being driven around Gaza City.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
His arrival home each night is announced by his sputtering motorcycle and his drunken stumbling up the stairs.—
Adam Solomons,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
-
The data, which is from the past three years and from LendingTree’s proprietary database, includes recent traffic incidents and violations such as accidents, drunken driving arrests and speeding tickets.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
While both teams chase Kansas City in the loaded AFC, Buffalo’s win could prove pivotal come January.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
-
The Gators entered the game ranked 13th in the nation and appeared primed to make a run in the loaded SEC, but things have obviously taken a tumultuous turn for Billy Napier's group.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The Royals’ defense erased a potential rally in the fourth inning after Cameron surrendered a double to Rengifo and walked first baseman Oswald Peraza.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
-
After a Horned Frog turnover, senior safety Bud Clark erased the mistake with a 25-yard interception returned for a score to put TCU in front 17-7.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wiped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiped%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share