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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Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe away dust and dirt from all parts of the door handle.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Those who qualify for the program can have up to $5,000 of debt wiped away each year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Johnson was spotted wiping away tears during a lengthy standing ovation at the premiere.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In a video shared on X, Johnson was seen wiping away tears and clapping as the film received a 15-minute standing ovation.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Those who qualify for the program can have up to $5,000 of debt wiped away each year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Johnson was spotted wiping away tears during a lengthy standing ovation at the premiere.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In a video shared on X, Johnson was seen wiping away tears and clapping as the film received a 15-minute standing ovation.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wipe away
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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