WIPING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

wiping

verb

present participle of wipe

as in scrubbing

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Tip If there is heavy buildup on the filter, soak it in a solution of white vinegar and water for 10 minutes before scrubbing with soap and water.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 17 Aug. 2026
Avoid scrubbing hard on waterproof or specialized protective coating.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 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

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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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And some local activists and internet sleuths are scouring the hillsides and topo maps trying to determine which properties would benefit most from the recent tree poisonings.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
So the designers essentially winged it, scouring old film books and blogs for any kind of direction.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of scouring

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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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