How to Use wipe away in a Sentence

wipe away

phrasal verb
  • Once the grates are clean, use a wet rag to wipe away any residue.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 June 2025
  • Coat the tools in a layer of oil, and wipe away the excess.
    — Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Gently dab and wipe away the stain with a clean cloth or sponge.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?
    — Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
  • It’s wiped away the good vibes that came with the Dodgers’ 8-0 start fresh off their title.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Cox smiled and wiped away a tear as the applause and cheering boomed.
    — Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2024
  • People in the courtroom wiped away tears as the judge explained the charges and read out the names of the victims.
    — Colleen Slevin, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2023
  • If the gunk still won’t wipe away with ease, use a soft-bristle brush or the coarse side of a sponge to dig in.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Her mom, in turn, wiped away Bela’s tears and held her other hand.
    — Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The cushions are easy to clean, and any spills or messes were easy to wipe away with a wet cloth.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
  • At the rear, Mary Magdalene’s hand is raised to wipe away her tears.
    — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
  • Use a dry cloth or soft brush to gently wipe away any loose pollen or dust.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Use a paper towel to wipe away any grease and food residue.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Few fantasies are harder to wipe away than the romance of a clean slate.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Two friends held each other and cried; one took a video as the other wiped away her tears.
    — Roger Kisby, New York Times, 1 June 2025
  • But a bit of good news courtesy of the state of California has wiped away some of the pain.
    — Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
  • As the lights lifted after the final video, Watkins wiped away tears.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Casada's wife, seated in the courtroom, wiped away tears as the judge read the verdict.
    — Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • At All Even better than wiping away sweat, is to not break a sweat at all.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Use a dryer sheet or dry microfiber cloth to wipe away dust on glass shades and bulbs.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
  • Place the sock over one hand, lightly spritz it with water, and slide it over each slat to wipe away dust.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
  • The Furniture Use a dry, clean cloth to wipe away any moisture.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
  • The head is covered with a microfiber pad to wipe away any dirt and other residues that come loose.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Simply spray rusty areas, wait a few minutes, and wipe away the rust.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
  • Any residue should be softened enough to just wipe away.
    — 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
  • Be very quick to wipe away any drips that run onto the wood cabinet surface to prevent staining.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Start by wiping away any food or debris with a sponge or cloth.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026

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