wiping

verb

present participle of wipe
as in scrubbing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiping
  1. scrubbing
  2. brushing
  3. sweeping
  4. dusting
  5. rinsing
  6. cleaning
  7. scouring
  8. combing
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  • Bourdain was doing all of the grunt work at the Flagship, scrubbing pots and pans, scraping plates, peeling potatoes, and cleaning shrimp.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Following the grain from top to bottom, wipe the shutters with the damp cloth, gently scrubbing any stains.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrubbing
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  • After brushing off any remaining crumbs, Lova made her way to the John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic building of crimson sandstone that dominates the high street.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ten tackles a game last season became as routine as brushing his teeth.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of brushing
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  • Views are also good at what has become something of a local landmark, particularly to drivers on the nearby M61 motorway who can’t fail to notice the sweeping roof and angled floodlight poles when lit up at night.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Pines with branches sweeping the ground provide protection from cold winds and raptors alike.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeping
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  • Regularly dusting the leaves gets rid of debris that blocks sunlight.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Han Solo's protestations to the contrary, travelling faster than light on screen is usually just as straightforward as dusting crops.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of dusting
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  • For best results, the brand recommends massaging a dollop into the scalp for two full minutes before rinsing it out.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Some American Standard models also include a series of openings in the rim that create a power flush, rinsing away material that often collects under the rim over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rinsing
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  • Other ways to prevent cockroaches with baking soda are to utilize it as a cleaning agent.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The only thing better than a cozy fireplace is one that doesn’t need, soot, wood, or chimney cleaning.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleaning
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  • There’s nothing like the thrill of scouring thrift store racks, not just for rare treasures but for everyday staples like clothing and housewares.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As support for Israel becomes more and more polarizing in elections everywhere, the nation’s leaders are scouring the world for allies.
    — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of scouring
Verb
  • The videos show search crews combing the Pentagon's charred corridors, and interviews with firefighters working to contain the disaster.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Hiring a researcher, Rice began investigating, speaking with people from McDonnell’s past and combing through archival records.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of combing
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