How to Use wipe away in a Sentence

wipe away

phrasal verb

• Coat the tools in a layer of oil, and wipe away the excess.
  — Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
• Who gave us the sponge to wipe away the entire horizon?
  — Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
• Cox smiled and wiped away a tear as the applause and cheering boomed.
  — Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2024
• People in the courtroom wiped away tears as the judge explained the charges and read out the names of the victims.
  — Colleen Slevin, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2023
• If the gunk still won’t wipe away with ease, use a soft-bristle brush or the coarse side of a sponge to dig in.
  — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
• The cushions are easy to clean, and any spills or messes were easy to wipe away with a wet cloth.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
• At the rear, Mary Magdalene’s hand is raised to wipe away her tears.
  — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
• Use a dry cloth or soft brush to gently wipe away any loose pollen or dust.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2023
• Use a paper towel to wipe away any grease and food residue.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
• As the lights lifted after the final video, Watkins wiped away tears.
  — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
• Use a dryer sheet or dry microfiber cloth to wipe away dust on glass shades and bulbs.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
• Place the sock over one hand, lightly spritz it with water, and slide it over each slat to wipe away dust.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
• To begin with, wipe away any dust and then spray water on the glass top and wipe until dry.
  — Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
• Since Djokovic’s current run began in 2018, they’ve all been wiped away.
  — David Waldstein, New York Times, 3 July 2023
• The woman was weeping, wiping away strands of long black hair from her face.
  — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
• Gemini May 21 – June 20 Time to clear out the cobwebs and wipe away the dust clouding your mind.
  — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2024
• Clamp each slat on blinds with the jaws of the tongs, sliding from end to end to easily wipe away dust on both sides of the slat at once.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2024
• Dip a towel or cloth in some remover and wipe away stubborn stains, says Malarkey.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2024
• Moved by the reception, Jolie was seen wiping away tears.
  — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Sep. 2024
• Two years of ample snow and rain have wiped away drought conditions.
  — Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
• As the hearing came to an end, some family members wiped away tears.
  — Olivia Diaz, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
• When you’re done washing, rinse your face with water, wipe away the excess, and marvel at your squeaky-clean mug.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2023
• Higgins said that the purpose of Davis-Bacon is to wipe away the advantage of non-union labor.
  — Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2023
• Using your toothbrush and the solution, gently loosen and wipe away any grime in the gasket.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
• But once the sale on their old house went through, the Johnsons expected to wipe away their remaining debt on the condo, too.
  — Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
• During her speech, the mother-daughter duo could be seen wiping away tears.
  — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 17 June 2024
• Sitting right in front of me, and right to the left of me, two women, before the performance was finished, were wiping away tears.
  — Journal Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2024
• Another person wiped away the tears of a friend, making sure her makeup didn’t smudge.
  — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
• These wipes are designed to wipe away plaque and tartar from their teeth and gums, reducing the risk of dental problems.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2023
• At one point, Knowles stood up in front of the gathering and made an emotional speech about motherhood, getting choked up as Bey wiped away tears in the audience.
  — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Nov 2024