wiping

present participle of wipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiping
Verb
  • Do not waste precious prep time wiping down your baseboards, scrubbing the windows, or steaming your floors.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Instead of scrubbing muddy boot stains off an entryway rug or having to replace it altogether, go with a low maintenance option in the form of a washable rug.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For example, Croley said dentists can advise habit changes to relieve the symptoms, like better brushing and flossing techniques, different treatments or even drinking more water to relieve dry mouth.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Front row at the Dior spring 2026 show in Paris, a few weeks later, her layers were prominent; the short ends just barely brushing her oversize sunglasses.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Hadid's looks for the night included a lace lingerie piece dripping in silver fringe and a red hot satin bra with a matching garter and underwear, along with a floor-sweeping robe.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • His first goal for Spain’s under-20s was similarly spectacular, starting the move against Mexico after an incisive pass into Virgili before sweeping into the far corner with an unstoppable first-time strike.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Brown’s report does not mention dusting bottles on the shelves behind the bar.
    Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Here’s how to learn from my mistake and make a plan for dusting this space.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Draining and rinsing them can lower sodium by about 30 to 40%.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Skipping the step of rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables can increase your risk of foodborne illness and other health issues.
    Wendy Bumgardner, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, microfiber cloths require regular maintenance to work effectively; cleaning them regularly and properly is the key to their longevity.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
  • After cleaning, dry thoroughly.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By scouring two years of police body cam footage, Gandbhir hoped to turn a tool intended to protect police into a tool that exposes their faults.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The Levee Breaks Maspero had been scouring the mathematical literature for anything that could help him.
    Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Carter’s research for a billionaire aesthetic included combing through design magazines and coffee-table books, noting blanched color palettes and editorial spreads that both reflect and shape real-world luxury.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Then TikTok got ahold of it (yes, some teams even have staffers combing through social media).
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Wiping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiping. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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