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
Verb
  • After two years, the battery life and flash is only slightly worn out, but otherwise, the camera still functions exactly as new.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Not rotating cushions can lead to uneven use patterns—especially around the center of chairs or the edges of sofas—which can then make cushions look saggy, sloppy, or worn out.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of wear out
Verb
  • Apply additional pressure while attempting to rub out these stains, but don't go crazy.
    Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2024
  • Even so, the line about YB is specific enough to stay, since the suspects are accused of conspiring to rub out his killer, Cogan stated.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2024
Definition of rub out
Verb
  • While noting that many Arizona cities have drastically reduced their per capita water demand, Goddard argued that cities will eventually need to find water-sharing arrangements with farms so that cities can pay farmers to use their water in dry times.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Some items that normally retail for upwards of $500 have been reduced to $99 or less.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of reduce
Verb
  • And what a loss that would be, erasing the splashes of yellow and orange every fall and silencing the quaking of the leaves.
    Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Compared to its March peak of $123, the price has plunged over 85%, erasing over $55 billion in value.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of erase
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