wipe (away)

verb

Definition of wipe (away)next
as in to wear out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe (away)
  1. wear out
  2. rub out
  3. reduce
  4. erase
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  • For example, sides can be worn out using the Side Distortion tool which creates random holes in the body with Erosion or partially dim text using Blur distortion.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • An in-depth investigation into the Osprey by the Associated Press last month found that safety issues have increased in the last five years, parts are wearing out faster than expected and that the design of the aircraft itself is directly contributing to many of the accidents.
    Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of wear out
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  • Apply additional pressure while attempting to rub out these stains, but don't go crazy.
    Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2024
  • Even so, the line about YB is specific enough to stay, since the suspects are accused of conspiring to rub out his killer, Cogan stated.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
Definition of rub out
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  • The Perform Flare Legging is only $26 (previously $88), while the ReNew Fleece Oversized Crew is reduced to $29 from $98.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The federal government was more successful reducing homelessness among veterans in part because housing and mental health services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs were strategically paired with resources from HUD, experts told USA TODAY.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduce
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  • After leaving a voicemail for his childhood love, Nancy (Julianne Moore), on a drunken New Year's Eve, Jack (Alec Baldwin) is determined to erase the message at any cost.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This game won’t erase the lingering feelings in the Lions’ locker room about how that game unfolded.
    Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of erase
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