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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To clean the glass, start by removing any loose debris and wiping up any streaks of shampoo or cleaners.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
After applying soap and water, astronauts use towels to wipe up any excess water and an airflow system nearby evaporates what is left, as no water goes to waste on the space station.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Sweep or vacuum crumbs on surfaces often and mop or wipe up spills promptly.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Depending on the situation and your credit history, filing for a personal bankruptcy can wipe up to 200 points off your credit score, according to Experian, and the filing stays on your credit report for 10 years.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Don't wait for your weekly cleaning to wipe up spills.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
The best way to keep them clean is to wipe up spills immediately after cooking, once the stove has cooled.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Instead, carefully wipe up any visible bodily fluids while wearing disposable gloves, and then use a steam cleaner.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
Use paper towels to wipe up any visible vomit or poop and then throw them in a plastic trash bag.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
After applying soap and water, astronauts use towels to wipe up any excess water and an airflow system nearby evaporates what is left, as no water goes to waste on the space station.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Sweep or vacuum crumbs on surfaces often and mop or wipe up spills promptly.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Depending on the situation and your credit history, filing for a personal bankruptcy can wipe up to 200 points off your credit score, according to Experian, and the filing stays on your credit report for 10 years.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Don't wait for your weekly cleaning to wipe up spills.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
The best way to keep them clean is to wipe up spills immediately after cooking, once the stove has cooled.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Instead, carefully wipe up any visible bodily fluids while wearing disposable gloves, and then use a steam cleaner.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
Use paper towels to wipe up any visible vomit or poop and then throw them in a plastic trash bag.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Wipe up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20up. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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