wipe away
phrasal verb
wiped away; wiping away; wipes away
: to remove (something) by rubbing
Wipe away grease with our all-purpose cleaner.
He wiped her tears away.
—often used figurativelyYou cannot simply wipe away the history of this country.
Examples of wipe away in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Nick stood at the center of the group alongside his wife Tana Lea, who held his arm and wiped away her own tears throughout the tribute.
—
Sean Neumann, People.com, 29 July 2025
James Craig was seen getting emotional and wiping away tears several times during the closing arguments.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
Simply spray rusty areas, wait a few minutes, and wipe away the rust.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Advertisement The protections afforded by the 14th Amendment wiped away African Americans’ fears of colonization programs, as well as rendering state laws restricting interstate mobility and settlement unconstitutional.
—Time, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wipe away
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sean Neumann, People.com, 29 July 2025
James Craig was seen getting emotional and wiping away tears several times during the closing arguments.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
Simply spray rusty areas, wait a few minutes, and wipe away the rust.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Advertisement The protections afforded by the 14th Amendment wiped away African Americans’ fears of colonization programs, as well as rendering state laws restricting interstate mobility and settlement unconstitutional.
—Time, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wipe away
Cite this Entry
“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share