wiping (away)

present participle of wipe (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiping (away)
Verb
  • On sale for $30, this sweatshirt and shorts set is a no-brainer for wearing out and about with sneakers.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • This past winter, the overhaul included the loss of Gleyber Torres, who was a two-time All-Star with the Yankees before refusing to move off of second base to accommodate Chisholm and eventually wearing out his welcome in the Bronx.
    Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The firm’s post-weave colorization system preserves the authentic look, feel, and durability of conventional denim while drastically reducing environmental impact.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Wiping (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiping%20%28away%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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