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Recent Examples of wipe
Nearly two centuries later, in the throes of the Cold War, CDC scientists teamed up with their counterparts from America’s archenemy, the Soviet Union, to wipe smallpox from the planet.
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Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
The seizures occur when Handala has been bragging about last week’s attack on Stryker; although no medical devices were affected, the breach allowed the group to wipe data over the company IT systems, along with employee phones.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Using this microfiber cloth, wipe the surface of the cabinets in the direction of the grain.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Let sit for 10 minutes and wipe clean.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
The seizures occur when Handala has been bragging about last week’s attack on Stryker; although no medical devices were affected, the breach allowed the group to wipe data over the company IT systems, along with employee phones.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Using this microfiber cloth, wipe the surface of the cabinets in the direction of the grain.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Let sit for 10 minutes and wipe clean.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
Verb
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The mop pads feature hundreds of scrubbing strips that can absorb even the most stubborn messes, while the cleaning solution has a fresh scent that lingers for hours.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each pad features scrubbing strips that work hard to remove grime and stains and, when combined with a premixed solution, thoroughly clean floors.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
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Then mop your tile floors and rinse.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Most people would agree that cheating and planning a school shooting are hardly equal offenses, and Borgli doesn't totally stick the landing by sweeping Emma's past impulses under the rug.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The roofline sweeps low and sleek.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Guerrero brushed her sister’s hair.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The manager ordered more sanitizer and bleach during the inspection, and the dishware was corrected to be washed manually until the dishwasher has more sanitizer.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Coming off an excruciating 119-loss season, the Rockies cleaned house in the front office and promised a new, exciting era of baseball.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kelse Redd, owner of professional cleaning company So Fresh So Clean, recommends starting with the blinds, fully dusting and wiping them down.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Researchers swabbed several common travel items, then incubated the samples to measure bacterial growth in colony-forming units (CFUs).—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Brooms get at crumbs, but to rein in the teeny-tiny particles that irritate your respiratory system, swab down or squeegee once a week.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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