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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After the video concluded, Dončić wiped away tears before joining his teammates.
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Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
And for Terps supporters craving one who has good things to say, Wednesday was needed to wipe away any lingering resentment of Kevin Willard’s messy departure.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
To clean stains off your bag, wipe away at them with a cloth soaked in water and dish soap until gone; then dry the spots with a second cloth.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Mild problems can be resolved by thoroughly cleaning the washing machine with a mixture of vinegar and water, as well as wiping away excess moisture after a cycle is complete and keeping the door open to encourage prompt drying.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
And for Terps supporters craving one who has good things to say, Wednesday was needed to wipe away any lingering resentment of Kevin Willard’s messy departure.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
To clean stains off your bag, wipe away at them with a cloth soaked in water and dish soap until gone; then dry the spots with a second cloth.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Mild problems can be resolved by thoroughly cleaning the washing machine with a mixture of vinegar and water, as well as wiping away excess moisture after a cycle is complete and keeping the door open to encourage prompt drying.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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