as in to scrub
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Recent Examples of wipe
Add it to a spray bottle to spray directly on skin, or apply to a cotton pad and then wipe over skin.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Just let the hose wash the fish for 10 minutes or so to drain away as much slime as possible, then wipe the fish down with paper towels before putting it on the cutting board.
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Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Just be sure to wipe data before parting with a phone or computer.
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Eric Williams,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Rinse your sponge or cloth and wipe again.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wipe
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Just let the hose wash the fish for 10 minutes or so to drain away as much slime as possible, then wipe the fish down with paper towels before putting it on the cutting board.
—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Just be sure to wipe data before parting with a phone or computer.
—
Eric Williams,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Rinse your sponge or cloth and wipe again.
—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wipe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.
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Then rinse the board with hot water, apply detergent, and scrub it with a clean brush to remove food debris and oils.
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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
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Swirl the berries for about a minute, then rinse them for 30 seconds under cold water to remove the vinegar, and dry as directed above.
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Add ½ cup of vinegar to a gallon of warm water, and use the solution to mop floors where pet accidents occurred, areas near food and water bowls, and high-traffic areas where pets track in mud or dirt.
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Our expert, in his review, gave the robot the Editors’ Choice award and called it the best robot vacuum and mop for under $300 (and today’s just under $200).
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Bryan West Moments after Swift and Kelce exchanged vows, rain and flashes of lightning swept across Manhattan outside Madison Square Garden.
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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Lightly brush the ribs with bulgogi glaze during the final hour if desired.
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The aisles were so choked that blooms and branches brushed against us, the air heady with the scent of lilies, roses, eucalyptus, and sweet decay.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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In the absence of active lesions to swab for HSV itself, tests must evaluate the immune response to the virus in a patient’s blood, typically by screening for the immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody.
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Police swab the handles of Citibikes at the scene of a shooting in the Bronx.
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“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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