wipe away
phrasal 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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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
The affected stains are then wiped away with a cloth.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article RJ Luis Jr. wiped away tears.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
For example, a kid falls down at a playground and the parent rushes over to hold them, offer comfort and wipe away tears.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wipe away
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“Wipe away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20away. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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