Thesaurus results for WIPED (AWAY)

wiped (away)

verb

past tense of wipe (away)

as in rubbed out

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This treacherous gang has phenomenally rubbed out many signatures of independence in a very short time.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
But an Irish knock-on rubbed out a try for Jack Conan, and the second chance was turned over by Mann.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026

Definition of rubbed out

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But Lamont notes that the public benefits charges have been sharply reduced since May as many residents now see a credit on their bills because the public benefits charges have been temporarily eliminated.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
An October 2025 ceasefire reduced the intensity of the fighting, but Israel has continued to carry out strikes, killing at least 1,375 people since the agreement went into effect, according to local health officials.

— Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

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Sullivan discussed the state’s history of LGBTQ+ people and organizations and how much of that history has been intentionally erased, according to The Alabama Reflector.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
Not honoring a family’s home language would mean the welcome and validation that families feel in the program would be erased.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of erased

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Ahead of Wednesday's hearing, an amicus brief was filed by other news groups, urging the court to immediately restore the three outlets' White House access.

— JOCELYN NOVECK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
The French-language digital news media outlet La Presse reported Wednesday that court documents filed in Montreal showed that Canadian police had been monitoring Pierre for weeks and had placed his home under surveillance.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

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The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your home and career zones, creating tension between appearing capable and actually feeling grounded.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
The Navy has since grounded Hawker Hunters operated by Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) while the incident is under investigation, according to ABC News.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of ground

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Wild animals had gnawed through the pressurized canisters, releasing the chemicals inside.

— Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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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