wiping (away)

Definition of wiping (away)next
present participle of wipe (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiping (away)
Verb
  • Around 80% or lower means the battery is wearing out.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Will the novelty of an MLB franchise hosting home games in California’s capital for the first time fade in the A’s second season, wearing out like the pitcher’s mound in the eighth inning?
    Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • One bill focuses on reducing construction costs by updating building codes.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Also on the trail is a gangster named Clyde (John Magaro), who’s been sent to redo the job of rubbing out the mysteriously undead Ida.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Wiping (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiping%20%28away%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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