wipe away

verb

wiped away; wiping away; wipes away
Synonyms of wipe awaynext
: to remove (something) by rubbing
Wipe away grease with our all-purpose cleaner.
He wiped her tears away.
—often used figuratively
You cannot simply wipe away the history of this country.

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Use a microfiber cloth or dust mitt to wipe away grime on the top and bottom of each slat. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 Both of them wipe away tears as Hill tells this, 11 years later. — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 22 June 2026 One woman quietly wiped away tears as more donations came in. — Lucio Vasquez, NPR, 26 June 2026 Using your toothbrush and the solution, gently loosen and wipe away any grime in the gasket. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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