WIPES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

wipes

verb

present tense third-person singular of wipe

as in mops

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Out on 6th Avenue, a woman brushes by me holding a tiny white dog.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026
Johnson brushes off the skirmishes, broadly speaking, as part of the governing process.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of brushes

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Rather than conventional seats, the cushions are fixed directly to the chassis, and there’s an optional sustainable textile called InnoKnit, which sweeps across the sills and cockpit like a breaking wave.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
Relief from the extreme heat has settled into parts of the Midwest, as well as upstate New York and northern New England for the Fourth of July holiday, however more widespread relief sweeps across much of the Northeast on Sunday.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 July 2026

Definition of sweeps

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The Cece Hand Wash effectively scrubs away dead skin cells, dirt, and grime with a clean, hydrating, antioxidant-rich formula featuring rosella extract and argan oil.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Prime lips for a perfectly smooth, even application using the 3-in-1 Lip Scrub pen, which gently scrubs away dead skin with super-fine sugar granules and keeps lips hydrated with nourishing shea butter and algae.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2026

Definition of scrubs

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Per the outlet, Martin cleans tables and floors, restocks sauces and keeps trays moving to customers.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

Definition of cleans

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Brunello Cucinelli kept fits classic (straight legs, slight cuffs) and washes light.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
The vacuum and mop combo is a hands-free robot that auto-empties dirt into a 3-liter bag, self-washes the mop rollers, and auto-refills the water chamber for the next cleaning session.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026

Definition of washes

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Zayas also combs through the dark web, a criminal haven on the internet where anonymous threat actors try to cause real-world harm.

— Heather Abbott, CBS News, 7 June 2026
After his teenage son goes missing, Daniel combs the depths of the Vistula River day and night, caught in a grueling, endless routine and torn between the dread of a fatal leap and the fragile hope that his son may still be alive.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026

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