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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Nathan Bomey, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024
But don’t feel too sorry for Arnault: Despite the latest wipeout, the 75-year-old still has $182 billion to his name, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 16 Oct. 2024
Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
During the California Gold Rush, San Francisco was almost wiped out by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The impact: Moderna's stock fell over 12% Thursday, having tumbled from its all-time high above $449 in September 2021 — a wipeout of nearly $170 billion of market value over the three years.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024
But don’t feel too sorry for Arnault: Despite the latest wipeout, the 75-year-old still has $182 billion to his name, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
Early voting is often critical in the state, and registered Republicans appear to have wiped out the advantage Democrats enjoyed four years ago.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
During the California Gold Rush, San Francisco was almost wiped out by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Wipeout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipeout. Accessed 26 Nov. 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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