wipe away
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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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Using your toothbrush and the solution, gently loosen and wipe away any grime in the gasket.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
If the dispensers are not removable, use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away any residue, then apply white vinegar to the dispensers to remove mold and eliminate odors.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Both of them wipe away tears as Hill tells this, 11 years later.
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Steve Hochman,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Using your toothbrush and the solution, gently loosen and wipe away any grime in the gasket.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
If the dispensers are not removable, use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away any residue, then apply white vinegar to the dispensers to remove mold and eliminate odors.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Both of them wipe away tears as Hill tells this, 11 years later.
—
Steve Hochman,
SPIN,
22 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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