wipe up
phrasal verb
wiped up; wiping up; wipes up
: to use a cloth to remove (something) from a surface
Will you wipe up that spill?
I wiped the milk up off the floor.
Examples of wipe up in a Sentence
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Start by clearing the surface of any clutter and dishes, and wipe up any major spills.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
People should wipe up spills in the fridge immediately.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Use a damp towel with no cleaning solution on it to wipe up the spot and then wipe dry with a towel.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2024
These basement items are included, with an add-on A man uses a mop to wipe up rain water on the interior of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 09, 2024 in Washington, DC.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2024
From wiping up kitchen experiments gone awry to drying dishes to consistently getting left behind during laundry runs, this humble essential goes through a lot.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2024
Robot Vacuum Deals This robot vacuum and mop combo can do it all, pulling in the everyday dirt with powerful suction and wiping up spills with its mop pad and compatible cleaning solution.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 8 July 2024
The 12-pack of cloths is perfect for everything from burping to wiping up messes, and comes in a variety of colors.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
When working with eggs or raw chicken, wash your hands often, wipe up any stray liquids and make sure the dish is cooked through.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 July 2024
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
People should wipe up spills in the fridge immediately.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Use a damp towel with no cleaning solution on it to wipe up the spot and then wipe dry with a towel.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2024
These basement items are included, with an add-on A man uses a mop to wipe up rain water on the interior of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 09, 2024 in Washington, DC.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2024
From wiping up kitchen experiments gone awry to drying dishes to consistently getting left behind during laundry runs, this humble essential goes through a lot.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2024
Robot Vacuum Deals This robot vacuum and mop combo can do it all, pulling in the everyday dirt with powerful suction and wiping up spills with its mop pad and compatible cleaning solution.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 8 July 2024
The 12-pack of cloths is perfect for everything from burping to wiping up messes, and comes in a variety of colors.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 4 July 2024
When working with eggs or raw chicken, wash your hands often, wipe up any stray liquids and make sure the dish is cooked through.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 July 2024
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“Wipe up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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