wipe away
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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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Parson’s explosive decision freed DeValkenaere, but did not wipe away his involuntary manslaughter conviction.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
After 10 minutes, use a few clean microfiber cloths to wipe away the cleaning liquid and the dirt.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Granlund nearly scored again, but his goal was wiped away for playing the puck with a high stick.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Parson’s explosive decision freed DeValkenaere, but did not wipe away his involuntary manslaughter conviction.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
After 10 minutes, use a few clean microfiber cloths to wipe away the cleaning liquid and the dirt.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Granlund nearly scored again, but his goal was wiped away for playing the puck with a high stick.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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