How to Use wipe in a Sentence

wipe

1 of 2 verb

• Would you wipe the dishes?
• We were wiping the spots from the wine glasses.
• She wiped her eyes with a tissue.
• He wiped his hand across his forehead.
• Mills then grabbed it from Hall's hand and wiped them away for the host.
  — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2023
• Some in the courtroom gallery wiped tears from their eyes.
  — Rebecca Boone, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2023
• To clean, wipe spots with a wet cloth and warm soap; leave open to air dry.
  — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
• The tap and touch controls are easy to use, and the scale is simple to wipe clean.
  — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 27 Jan. 2023
• Men and women in the crowd wiped their eyes in silence.
  — USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023
• Brush combs and a rag to wipe off the initial globs of paint also can help.
  — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2023
• Some of the exiting brands have already been wiped from the site.
  — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2023
• One catch at the wall from wiping away some of the misery in St. Pete.
  — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2023
• Many of his reviews for Bunker 15 films have been wiped from the Tomatometer.
  — Christopher Null, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2024
• Once the space is empty, wipe the shelves and vacuum the floor.
  — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023
• Then pour out the solution and wipe down the entire pot with a wet rag.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2023
• Then, soak a soft cloth with the Feed-N-Wax and wipe evenly onto your floors.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
• The curvy design minimizes spills and is easy to wipe clean.
  — Yolanda Wikiel, wsj.com, 17 Oct. 2023
• According to the brand, the best way to clean Thousand Fell Lace-Ups is to wipe them down with a damp cloth.
  — Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023
• It is made of a strong resin material that lasts longer and is easy to wipe clean.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
• Treat spots with a stain remover and wipe with a cloth dampened with a bit of warm water.
  — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2024
• On the sideline, the team’s head coach, Bill Belichick, pulled back his headset and wiped his nose with his hand.
  — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2023
• Straps can be wiped down with a wet paper towel or wipe.
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 Sep. 2023
• Nathaniel Lowe led the top of the ninth off with a single, but a Mitch Garver double play wiped him off of the basepaths.
  — Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2023
• Plus, the stainless steel is easy to rinse clean and wipe dry once you’re fully caffeinated and ready to start the day.
  — Ellen McAlpine, Popular Mechanics, 30 Mar. 2023
• Rankine sat forward in his seat and wiped his eyes, while Collins hugged his lawyer.
  — Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2023
• The child, whose clothing and face were gray with ash, cried as a man wiped the blood from their face, according to the video.
  — Hala Gorani, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2023
• Pick herself up from the floor, wipe the tears from her eyes and get it together.
  — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024
• To clean shiitakes, wipe with a damp paper towel and remove the stems.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Jan. 2023
• The judges also wiped tears from their eyes as Teague sang and spoke about her family.
  — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
• Then wipe the outside of the window with a wet rag, followed by a pass with a microfiber cloth doused in your solution.
  — Jennifer Barger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024

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wipe

2 of 2 noun

• With a wipe, the spill was gone.
• The wipe is then stored in a small jar and sealed, preserving the scent for up to a decade.
  — Kate Santich, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Nov. 2021
• But the sewage and rainwater and wet wipes will be right at home.
  — Rob Verger, Popular Science, 7 June 2023
• Wet some cotton or gauze with the ear cleaner, and wipe dirt and grime from the ear canal.
  — Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
• The best time to use the wipe is five minutes before going to sleep.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
• Scuff up the tiles first with 100-grit sandpaper and wipe clean.
  — Washington Post, 12 July 2021
• What matters is that the parent knows how to kiss boo boos and wipe tears.
  — Allison Hope, CNN, 14 July 2021
• The wipes left droplets on the screen, which required a second wipe with a microfiber.
  — Jon Langston and Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2022
• Dirt came off the leash easily when cleaned with a wet wipe.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
• The wipe isn’t soaked with liquid, so you won’t be left with a big wet spot either.
  — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2023
• Plus, the bags are easy to maintain: Just take a wet towel and wipe clean, then let air dry.
  — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 8 Feb. 2022
• Then, one more wipe and she’s M.C., her masc alter ego.
  — Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 17 June 2021
• Simply wrap the wipe around your finger and gently scrub your dog's teeth and gums.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2023
• Too Soon Getting the best clean isn't always as simple as spray, wipe, and walk away.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2022
• That’s why a good set of wipes like these from Earth Rated can keep your dog smelling fresh in between baths.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
• Use a squeegee, followed by wipes with a microfiber cloth to remove any streaks.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
• Of course, a crucial saving grace to crumbs and sticky fingers on the road is napkins or hand wipes.
  — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2024
• Give the rest of the interior a wipe down if necessary.
  — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022
• The kits contain a special wipe used to collect a person’s unique scent from underarms, wrists and the back of the neck.
  — Kate Santich, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Nov. 2021
• One side of the wipe is textured for scrubbing and the other side is soft for wiping surfaces.
  — Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 21 Sep. 2022
• Some of the victories weren’t wipe-outs, but that mattered not one iota.
  — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Nov. 2021
• Spritz the bleach solution on the toilet and wipe clean with a paper towel or clean rag.
  — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
• Just swipe a Sweat Block wipe on your pits for long-lasting sweat and odor protection.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
• Inside there are a couple of diapers, wipes, and a burp cloth.
  — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2023
• This top-down wipe warmer can hold up to 100 wipes, keeping them warm and moist for your baby’s little bum.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 4 Aug. 2023
• Other pain relief comes in the form of a burn gel packet—handy for the kitchen or campsite—and three sting relief wipes.
  — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 4 Sep. 2023
• Some even have bottle and wipe holders for easy access.
  — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 30 Dec. 2022
• After cooking and the stove top is cool, give it a good wipe down with an all-purpose cleaner sprayed on a damp cloth.
  — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022
• The patch, which will be available later today, is the first major patch since Arena launched late last year and brings with it the first wipe.
  — Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
• Still, makeup wipes are better than not cleansing at all; however, they should not be used frequently in place of a double-cleansing method.
  — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024