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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Dion, accompanied and comforted by her sons, seems to wipe away tears after Adele walks away.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Spray it only on the stained areas, let sit for about 30 seconds, then wipe away with paper towels or a soft cloth.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
After the Supreme Court rebuked Biden’s first big attempt to help floundering borrowers, millions of whom could have had up to $20,000 in debt wiped away, the president's alternate strategies garnered significant attention.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
Start with soap and water To tackle light, mild stains, dip a clean, damp washcloth in soapy, warm water and use it to wipe away the stain on your leather.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Spray it only on the stained areas, let sit for about 30 seconds, then wipe away with paper towels or a soft cloth.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
After the Supreme Court rebuked Biden’s first big attempt to help floundering borrowers, millions of whom could have had up to $20,000 in debt wiped away, the president's alternate strategies garnered significant attention.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
Start with soap and water To tackle light, mild stains, dip a clean, damp washcloth in soapy, warm water and use it to wipe away the stain on your leather.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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