wipe (away)

verb

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

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  1. wear out
  2. rub out
  3. reduce
  4. erase
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  • The conditions could help them, given the pitches will be worn out and tired after the heatwave that has gripped the United Kingdom, but few Pakistani supporters will believe their team can win.
    — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This is a sign that internal parts like your clutch or transmission bands are wearing out.
    — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of wear out
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  • This treacherous gang has phenomenally rubbed out many signatures of independence in a very short time.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
  • But an Irish knock-on rubbed out a try for Jack Conan, and the second chance was turned over by Mann.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of rub out
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  • Proponents say such a system can reduce response time in the face of gun violence or a medical emergency.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than having dog kennels lined up across from each other like in traditional shelters, the New Leash on Life design will have kennels on one side facing a hallway to reduce barking and stress.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduce
Verb
  • But some say that doesn't erase concerns about how the technology can be used.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As an example, Toyota did not dominate the automobile era simply by building a better engine, nor could competitors erase its advantage merely by sourcing comparable components.
    — Bratin Saha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of erase
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