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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But rather than being rewarded for the dominant performances in Game 1, under the new set-up the Galaxy will see that score wiped away and the teams will start even in Game 2.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
And, for those who tend to color outside the lines, the materials wipe away very easily with a washcloth.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Step 6: Add New Oil: Add new oil to the lawn mower, then use the dipstick to ensure the oil is at the correct level before screwing the oil cap back into placing and wiping away any oil that may have spilled.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Whatever wider fears chip equipment maker ASML triggered Tuesday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. wiped away today.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
And, for those who tend to color outside the lines, the materials wipe away very easily with a washcloth.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Step 6: Add New Oil: Add new oil to the lawn mower, then use the dipstick to ensure the oil is at the correct level before screwing the oil cap back into placing and wiping away any oil that may have spilled.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Whatever wider fears chip equipment maker ASML triggered Tuesday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. wiped away today.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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