wipe·out
ˈwīp-ˌau̇t 
1
: the act or an instance of wiping out : complete or utter destruction
2
: a fall or crash caused usually by losing control
3
: a total or decisive defeat : drubbing
wiped out; wiping out; wipes out
: to destroy completely : annihilate
: to fall or crash usually as a result of losing control
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Examples of wipeout in a Sentence
Noun
The surfer had a nasty wipeout.
Verb
he didn't get his gambling under control until he had already wiped out his entire life savings
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Brent Lang, Variety, 18 June 2024
The losses were widespread, with roughly 90% of stocks in the S&P 500 falling in a wipeout.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 July 2024
Borrowers who have already been approved to have their loan balance wiped out will not be impacted, but anyone else in line for forgiveness must wait for the outcome of the Missouri case.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024
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Noun
In 2013, Gabeira suffers a devastating wipeout at Nazaré, Portugal.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 18 June 2024
The losses were widespread, with roughly 90% of stocks in the S&P 500 falling in a wipeout.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
Verb
His initial attempt to wipe out up to $20,000 for millions of borrowers was swatted down by the Supreme Court.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 July 2024
Borrowers who have already been approved to have their loan balance wiped out will not be impacted, but anyone else in line for forgiveness must wait for the outcome of the Missouri case.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024
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“Wipeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipeout. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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wipeout
1 of 2 noun
wipe·out
ˈwīp-ˌau̇t
1
: complete destruction
2
: a fall or crash caused usually by losing control
wipeouts on the downhill ski course are common
3
: total or final defeat
couldn't bear to watch the team's wipeout
wipe out
2 of 2 verb1
: to destroy completely
crops wiped out by flooding
2
: to fall or crash usually as a result of losing control
the surfer wiped out
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