wipe away
phrasal verb
wiped away; wiping away; wipes away
: to remove (something) by rubbing
Wipe away grease with our all-purpose cleaner.
He wiped her tears away.
—often used figurativelyYou cannot simply wipe away the history of this country.
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The Sister Wives star visited a handful of iconic British landmarks, including one that had her wiping away tears, an exclusive preview clip from Sunday's new episode reveals.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Several instructors in the audience wiped away tears.
—Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Any stains that can’t immediately be wiped away should also be addressed by a professional cleaner since excess moisture could ruin the fabric.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
Swift wiped away tears while thanking her crew and crowd for their incredible support.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Several instructors in the audience wiped away tears.
—Giovanna Dell’orto, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Any stains that can’t immediately be wiped away should also be addressed by a professional cleaner since excess moisture could ruin the fabric.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
Swift wiped away tears while thanking her crew and crowd for their incredible support.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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