Thesaurus results for WIPES (AWAY)

wipes (away)

verb

present tense third-person singular of wipe (away)

as in wears out

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But in the end, this mostly dialogue-less experiment, which leans heavily on its lively soundtrack, leaves us emotionally removed and eventually wears out its welcome.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Why cost per wear could reshape sustainable fashion Clothing is a consumable good that wears out, so it can reasonably be judged on a unit-price basis.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

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The airborne method also reduces long scheduling times at specialized facilities by finishing tests in one flight.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a car crash by 45 percent in passenger cars and 60 percent in pickup trucks.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026

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If the prosecution files a motion for summary disposition, the presiding judge — Hippler, in Kohberger’s case — will likely schedule a hearing.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
The company, which files an annual report in Sweden under the name Eriksson Bros AB, has yet to release its most recent disclosure.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026

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To be sure, charitable bequests are also fully deductible against the estate tax, which means the destination (charity) is what erases Buffett’s tax liability.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026
His best friend, Jacob Batalan’s Ned, and his girlfriend, Zendaya’s MJ, have been right by his side through most of the movie; at the end, a mystical spell erases their memory of him, ostensibly forever.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 28 July 2026

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