wiping (away)

present participle of wipe (away)

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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 findings have led to the development of potential medical treatments that scientists hope could cure autoimmune diseases, the committee said, as well as providing more effective cancer treatments and reducing complications after stem cell and organ transplants.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Research has shown the benefits of exercise in mitigating the effects of aging by increasing blood flow to the brain and reducing the risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease.
    Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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