wiping (away)

verb

present participle of wipe (away)
as in wearing out

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  1. wearing out
  2. reducing
  3. rubbing out
Verb
  • Praedico lines up years of track data to give operators a single view of what is wearing out.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Relaxed pants like this pair are perfect for a long bus tour through the countryside or for wearing out to dinner—they’ll look polished without feeling uncomfortable.
    — Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of wearing out
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  • Following numerous noise complaints, the town is requiring players to use a new noise-reducing ball that is far more expensive than a regular ball.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The company, which generated approximately $10 billion in revenue in 2025, is increasingly embedding AI across its equipment, digital platforms and dealer network to help farmers improve yields while reducing costs.
    — Peter High, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of reducing
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  • Also on the trail is a gangster named Clyde (John Magaro), who’s been sent to redo the job of rubbing out the mysteriously undead Ida.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of rubbing out
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