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Recent Examples of wipe
The Talbots salesperson scored extra points from Frankel for giving her a few Shout stain removal wipes for any future spills.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
Camera lenses are being wiped so the audience can even see.
—Brody Miller, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
But when confronted by their old friend in the heat of competition, the Nuggets couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
The plaintiffs in Slusser's lawsuit filed an emergency injunction in November prior to the tournament in an attempt to have Fleming removed from competition and all losses by forfeit wiped from their opponents' records.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
Camera lenses are being wiped so the audience can even see.
—Brody Miller, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
But when confronted by their old friend in the heat of competition, the Nuggets couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
The plaintiffs in Slusser's lawsuit filed an emergency injunction in November prior to the tournament in an attempt to have Fleming removed from competition and all losses by forfeit wiped from their opponents' records.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
Verb
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If stains persist, try scrubbing gently with a soft bristled brush.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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Manual exfoliation—or scrubbing your scalp while shampooing—can help clear oil and skin build-up that can lead to itching and flaking.7 Why and How to Do a Scalp Detox 6.—
Marisa Garshick,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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It’s formulated with a mix of plant oils including grape seed, lavender, and sunflower seed to rinse off waterproof makeup without feeling heavy or greasy on your face.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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My indulgence is going home afterward, taking a shower to rinse off any excess hair clippings, and using our Seaweed Scalp Scrub.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Then there is Maya, the cleaner who dies, unnoticed, while mopping the Engels’ kitchen floor.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
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This should include scrubbing the toilet, tub, and shower, wiping down the sinks and mirrors, and both vacuuming and mopping the floors.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2025
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Chris Brown left his mark on the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, sweeping all three categories in which he was nominated.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Kansas City Current forward scored what would prove to be the eventual winner in the 68th minute, sweeping home from 12 yards out just six minutes after she was introduced as a substitute.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this month, Murray Auchincloss, BP’s current chief executive, brushed off an analyst’s question about reverting to a more normal approach to the Russian holding, noting that Rosneft remained under sanctions by more than a dozen countries.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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While many dismiss this sort of movie fare, and many others brushed off a later-career showing from the Wayans, those who respect the parody’s never-taking-itself-too-seriously nature will find that Marlon Wayans still knew how to make a hilarious spoof into the 2010s and beyond.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cocktails also get creative treatment: The Open Sesame (18 dollars), for example, melds rye washed in sesame oil, prosecco and shiso bitters into a palate-pleasing elixir.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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While silk does have antimicrobial properties, pillowcases, like your face, need to be washed regularly to avoid harboring bacteria.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the wisdom of a broad perspective isn’t confined to the cleaning aisle or personal care.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In cases where the entire fish was taken, the monofilament fishing line was swabbed for DNA, the report says.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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At the start of the study, each participant swabbed their genitals to provide a baseline sample of their ‘down there’ microbiome.—
Paul McClure
February 12,
New Atlas,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Wipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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