wipe

verb

Definition of wipenext
as in to scrub

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Recent Examples of wipe Those rights give it additional control, including the ability to wipe the device if someone tries to uninstall it. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 At one point, Flynn even reached for a tissue to wipe his sweaty forehead. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 Rinse the cloth well with clean water, wring it out, and wipe the surface using gentle but firm pressure to remove greasy film. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 Gently wipe the outer area and make sure ears are fully dry after baths or swimming. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wipe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wipe
  1. scrub
  2. rinse
  3. mop
  4. sweep
  5. brush
  6. wash
  7. clean
  8. swab
Verb
  • Adding baking soda to interior grease stains can act as a gentle abrasive to scrub them away.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The company dispensed with its DEI disclosures to investors, scrubbing any references to goals and resources aimed at boosting diversity at the company.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of scrub
Verb
  • The self-rinsing jet remains enclosed when not in use, so there’s less worry about the spread of bacteria.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When the water turns pink, discard it, then rinse and drain the oxtails.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • The women went to the bathroom to mop the bottoms of their eyes, where their makeup was smeared from crying.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • Its roller has 24 water ports that spin at 270 rpm, or nine times per second, to mop your floors up.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of mop
Verb
  • Cartier topped the ring category with the Love sweeping into first place, followed by the Hermès Chaine d’Ancre Enchainee and the Chanel Coco Crush.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • They were then swept by the Chicago White Sox in two games at home in a Wild Card Playoff series.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweep
Verb
  • In one scene, Evans stands completely naked in the shower, brushing his teeth with the bathroom door wide open and the cameras rolling, as Fielder stands awkwardly nearby.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Exhausted by administrators continuously brushing off the toxic hate, her family is taking the district to court.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of brush
Verb
  • The only additional water usage for this collection comes in a single rinse wash given by Triarchy before the finished product ships so that the consumer doesn’t have to wash before wearing.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • To kill lice or eggs that have jumped to surfaces, wash all clothing, bedding, head wear and toys that came in contact with the child’s head in the past two days in hot water and dry them on high heat.
    — Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • Combs paid inmates to clean and cook special meals for him, including curry chicken, pizza and empanadas, and that the hip-hop artist also received Chinese-style massages, four sources told NBC News.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • My mom enrolled as a junior at Hollywood High School and took care of the house—cleaning, reheating frozen chicken pot pies, and making sure everyone did their homework.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
Verb
  • When heading to shop for glass pieces, tuck a cotton ball or swab into your purse.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Roberts has her students swab their own phones, and they’re routinely horrified by what grows.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of swab

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