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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Rinse out the cloth well after spot treating the stain and wipe away any soapy residue. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 The league rescinded the technical foul assessed to the Indiana Fever star during the team’s win over the Chicago Sky, wiping away the penalty that would have automatically sidelined Clark for one game. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The July report didn’t wipe away the economy’s underlying strength. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Gently wipe away any mascara that has transfered to the lids and surrounding areas. — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Aug. 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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