Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiping
Verb
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This bleach-free formula removes surface mold and mildew without scrubbing.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026 -
Before cutting into the fruit, make sure to give it a good wash, scrubbing it gently under running water.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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The sisters, brushing their teeth, speak telepathically, inner thoughts printed in caption text across the screen.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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As a guest, Monroe was likely brushing elbows with other old Hollywood stars like Cary Grant and Elizabeth Taylor.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The Rockies, who beat San Francisco 8-6 on Friday night on a walk-off homer by Ezequiel Tovar, clinched their first series win since sweeping the Mets from April 24-29 in New York.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The 17-year-old arrived in Clovis after sweeping all three of her events at the Southern Section championships.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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To maximize efficiency, pair windowsill cleaning with dusting the blinds or vacuuming fabric window treatments as part of your overall window cleaning and maintenance routine.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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Preventing dust buildup involves dusting surfaces regularly with a microfiber cloth, using an air purifier, and frequently washing your bedding.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Inside the bucket is a scraper that removes dirt and hair from the mop head while rinsing.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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For example, if allergies are due to pollen, staying indoors, using sunglasses or rinsing off your face after exposure can help decrease allergen load around your eyes.—
Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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Make deck cleaning part of your mowing routine.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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How To Deep Clean Marble Countertops For deep cleaning your marble countertops, Scheck recommends sticking to the gentle cleaners made for natural stone, and just take a little extra time with your cleaning routine.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Unfortunately, Adam loses the sword and spends the next 15 years on Earth scouring the internet for this sword.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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For astronomers like Key, scouring the skies for brief boosts in starlight is still the best hope for finding PBHs.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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No one, perhaps, relishes the thought of combing through a credit report, shopping around for car insurance or parsing a bank statement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Wiley often wears her hair in a stretched state, combing through her gray coils with a blow dryer before doing a braid-out.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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“Wiping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiping. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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