Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiping
Verb
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Depending on the material of the grates, keep them clean by soaking and scrubbing with a few household ingredients.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026 -
Be sure to let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes to break down any buildup before scrubbing or wiping.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Starting in third place on Sunday is Hamilton in the Ferrari, followed by teammate and home favorite Charles Leclerc who had to settle for P4 after brushing the wall while trying to retake P1 in the final moments of Q3.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Up close, the shaggy layers framed her face effortlessly, with the shortest layers brushing just past her eyes and the longest layers grazing her jaw bone.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Verb
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With Sunday’s loss, the Twins finished that stretch 7-10, starting it off by sweeping the Red Sox in Boston and finished it by losing three of four to the Royals.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Both of those teams won championships, the Bulls needing six games to oust the Phoenix Suns, the Rockets going home after winning those first two games in Orlando and sweeping the Magic.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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While that does work, researchers found rinsing or soaking in water had the lowest median percent reduction of about 30%.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Swimsuit companies recommend rinsing after each use, then hand-washing with mild detergent every three to five uses.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
Verb
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But Lally is still happy to handle the cooking and cleaning herself.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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When cleaning an oven with vinegar, choose standard household white vinegar and avoid concentrated or high-strength formulas.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Scrub with a scouring pad to loosen debris.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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News of the bugle spread quickly and sent local hunters into a frenzy, scouring the forest for one last chance for glory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 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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“Wiping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiping. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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