How to Use wipe off in a Sentence

wipe off

phrasal verb
  • And this is why Hamas will be wiped off the face of Gaza.
    Karla Adam, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Once the mess is gone, wipe off any WD-40 remaining on the surface with a clean part of the rag.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024
  • After 30 minutes or so, wad up the towels and use them to scrub and wipe off the glass.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The foam surface is soft, comfortable and easy to wipe off.
    Jamie Spain and Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Djokovic strode calmly to a towel box in a corner to wipe off.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Just be sure to wipe off the excess granules on the cap before screwing the lid back on.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Any of that sweat that drips to the ground or is wiped off the face is a missed opportunity to cool down.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
  • To do so, apply a thin layer of vegetable oil all over them and wipe off the excess.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Smith Island, in Maryland, could soon be wiped off the map by rising seas.
    Somini Sengupta, New York Times, 7 July 2023
  • The Pronto's strap clips around your stroller handle and the mat wipes off easily.
    Jamie Spain and Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Rub grill grates with an oiled towel; wipe off any excess.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024
  • So even if this sits in your bag for a while, nothing important will be wiped off.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Noland’s Panthers appeared to have the lead, but a rushing touchdown was wiped off the board due to a holding call.
    Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Also wipe off the outside of your unit with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
    Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 8 June 2023
  • Dip your knife into hot water and wipe off between cuts for clean slices of this creamy pie.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The Royals had another scoring chance wiped off the board.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2024
  • The extra wax can be wiped off with a soft cloth, making maintenance easy.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Rinse and dry the skin under running water or use a clean, damp towel to wipe off any excess dirt.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
  • Rub the surface with a clean paper towel, then wipe off the residue and buff with a second clean paper towel.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023
  • No matter, the goal was wiped off the board for DeBrusk’s violation.
    Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Pull the Spring Clips Pull both spring clips and wipe off any dust or a light accumulation of rust from their surface.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 17 July 2023
  • For a heat or electronic essential oil diffuser, after the unit cools, use this same method to clean the tray and wipe off the heat plate.
    Emily Stone Published, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023
  • When it's done curing, wipe off the bubbles to reveal your snakeskin design.
    Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2023
  • More white shoe cleaning tips and tricks Toothpaste: Apply non-gel white toothpaste to scuffs and stains, scrub gently, and wipe off for a quick fix.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Place the egg on a paper towel and let dry for 20 minutes—don't wipe off any shaving cream until the egg has completely dried.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
  • It’s not been Elon’s best week after his SpaceX rocket ship also blew up on launch, with a total of $13 billion wiped off his net worth.
    Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
  • UConn officials have a little egg on their faces that can be easily wiped off, and move on to the next possession.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2024
  • But by late afternoon Friday, the black paint already appeared to be mostly wiped off the mural.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Remove pork from marinade, wipe off, and discard any excess.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
  • These flops dry quickly, with sand wiping off easily as well.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023

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