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.
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After sharing a hug, Culkin wiped away tears.
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Using a soft, damp cloth, wipe away all loose debris.
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Culkin wiped away tears as the two embraced.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
After sharing a hug, Culkin wiped away tears.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Using a soft, damp cloth, wipe away all loose debris.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Culkin wiped away tears as the two embraced.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wipe away
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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