How to Use wipe away in a Sentence

wipe away

phrasal verb
Definition of wipe awaynext
  • Coat the tools in a layer of oil, and wipe away the excess.
    — Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
  • People in the courtroom wiped away tears as the judge explained the charges and read out the names of the victims.
    — Colleen Slevin, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2023
  • The cushions are easy to clean, and any spills or messes were easy to wipe away with a wet cloth.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
  • Use a dry cloth or soft brush to gently wipe away any loose pollen or dust.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Use a paper towel to wipe away any grease and food residue.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
  • As the lights lifted after the final video, Watkins wiped away tears.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
  • To begin with, wipe away any dust and then spray water on the glass top and wipe until dry.
    — Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Since Djokovic’s current run began in 2018, they’ve all been wiped away.
    — David Waldstein, New York Times, 3 July 2023
  • The woman was weeping, wiping away strands of long black hair from her face.
    — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 Time to clear out the cobwebs and wipe away the dust clouding your mind.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Clamp each slat on blinds with the jaws of the tongs, sliding from end to end to easily wipe away dust on both sides of the slat at once.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2024
  • Two years of ample snow and rain have wiped away drought conditions.
    — Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
  • As the hearing came to an end, some family members wiped away tears.
    — Olivia Diaz, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
  • When you’re done washing, rinse your face with water, wipe away the excess, and marvel at your squeaky-clean mug.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Higgins said that the purpose of Davis-Bacon is to wipe away the advantage of non-union labor.
    — Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Using your toothbrush and the solution, gently loosen and wipe away any grime in the gasket.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
  • But once the sale on their old house went through, the Johnsons expected to wipe away their remaining debt on the condo, too.
    — Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Sitting right in front of me, and right to the left of me, two women, before the performance was finished, were wiping away tears.
    — Journal Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Another person wiped away the tears of a friend, making sure her makeup didn’t smudge.
    — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
  • These wipes are designed to wipe away plaque and tartar from their teeth and gums, reducing the risk of dental problems.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2023
  • Dozens of members of his staff lined up behind him on the back wall of the chamber, some wiping away tears, as family and friends looked down from the gallery above.
    — Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Feb. 2024
  • This is the doorway to wipe away the dust and rust of the past two seasons and dramatically change the direction of a once-proud program.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Lastly, wipe away the bubbles with alcohol for a texture that pops.
    — Chloé Valentine Toscano, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • An administrative judge ruled in her favor and wiped away the debt.
    — David Hilzenrath, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Hearing those words, Boylan began to tremble and wipe away tears.
    — Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
  • Her husband could be seen wiping away some of her tears before placing a kiss on her forehead.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 23 Dec. 2023
  • At least one piling on the south side of the pier was wiped away by the massive swells that swarmed beachfronts up and down the coast — and drew thousands of gawkers — over the past several days.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The sliver of hope that remained for finding the five men alive was wiped away, when the submersible’s 96-hour supply of oxygen was expected to run out.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 3 July 2023
  • Careers would be destroyed, reputations and legacies wiped away—and, worst of all, lives could be lost.
    — Longreads, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Remember to wipe away sweat while working out and wash your face afterward.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 25 Nov. 2023

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