How to Use wipe in a Sentence
- Would you wipe the dishes?
- We were wiping the spots from the wine glasses.
- She wiped her eyes with a tissue.
- He wiped his hand across his forehead.
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Mills then grabbed it from Hall's hand and wiped them away for the host.
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Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2023
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Some in the courtroom gallery wiped tears from their eyes.
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Rebecca Boone,
BostonGlobe.com,
12 May 2023
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To clean, wipe spots with a wet cloth and warm soap; leave open to air dry.
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Addie Morton,
Southern Living,
14 Dec. 2023
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The tap and touch controls are easy to use, and the scale is simple to wipe clean.
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Kathleen Willcox,
Popular Mechanics,
27 Jan. 2023
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Men and women in the crowd wiped their eyes in silence.
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USA TODAY,
19 Aug. 2023
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Brush combs and a rag to wipe off the initial globs of paint also can help.
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Jennifer Barger,
Washington Post,
10 Jan. 2023
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Some of the exiting brands have already been wiped from the site.
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Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
10 Dec. 2023
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One catch at the wall from wiping away some of the misery in St. Pete.
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Jeff Seidel,
Detroit Free Press,
4 Apr. 2023
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Many of his reviews for Bunker 15 films have been wiped from the Tomatometer.
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Christopher Null,
WIRED,
7 Feb. 2024
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Once the space is empty, wipe the shelves and vacuum the floor.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Nov. 2023
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Then pour out the solution and wipe down the entire pot with a wet rag.
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Hadley Mendelsohn,
House Beautiful,
20 Jan. 2023
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Then, soak a soft cloth with the Feed-N-Wax and wipe evenly onto your floors.
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Andrea Wurzburger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Nov. 2023
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The curvy design minimizes spills and is easy to wipe clean.
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Yolanda Wikiel,
wsj.com,
17 Oct. 2023
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According to the brand, the best way to clean Thousand Fell Lace-Ups is to wipe them down with a damp cloth.
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Olivia Muenter,
Peoplemag,
9 Mar. 2023
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It is made of a strong resin material that lasts longer and is easy to wipe clean.
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Andrea Wurzburger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2024
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Treat spots with a stain remover and wipe with a cloth dampened with a bit of warm water.
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Sophia Solano,
Washington Post,
8 Jan. 2024
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On the sideline, the team’s head coach, Bill Belichick, pulled back his headset and wiped his nose with his hand.
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Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2023
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Straps can be wiped down with a wet paper towel or wipe.
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Jessica Booth,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2023
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Nathaniel Lowe led the top of the ninth off with a single, but a Mitch Garver double play wiped him off of the basepaths.
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Shawn McFarland,
Dallas News,
17 Sep. 2023
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Plus, the stainless steel is easy to rinse clean and wipe dry once you’re fully caffeinated and ready to start the day.
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Ellen McAlpine,
Popular Mechanics,
30 Mar. 2023
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Rankine sat forward in his seat and wiped his eyes, while Collins hugged his lawyer.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Dec. 2023
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The child, whose clothing and face were gray with ash, cried as a man wiped the blood from their face, according to the video.
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Hala Gorani,
NBC News,
15 Dec. 2023
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Pick herself up from the floor, wipe the tears from her eyes and get it together.
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Tyler R. Tynes,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2024
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To clean shiitakes, wipe with a damp paper towel and remove the stems.
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Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
29 Jan. 2023
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The judges also wiped tears from their eyes as Teague sang and spoke about her family.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2024
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In others, the machines eclipse their human makers and try to wipe us out.
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Tucker Harris,
Washington Post,
29 Sep. 2023
- With a wipe, the spill was gone.
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The wipe is then stored in a small jar and sealed, preserving the scent for up to a decade.
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Kate Santich,
orlandosentinel.com,
18 Nov. 2021
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But the sewage and rainwater and wet wipes will be right at home.
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Rob Verger,
Popular Science,
7 June 2023
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Wet some cotton or gauze with the ear cleaner, and wipe dirt and grime from the ear canal.
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Jacob Livesay,
USA TODAY,
30 Sep. 2022
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The best time to use the wipe is five minutes before going to sleep.
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Grooming Playbook,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
25 May 2022
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Scuff up the tiles first with 100-grit sandpaper and wipe clean.
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Washington Post,
12 July 2021
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What matters is that the parent knows how to kiss boo boos and wipe tears.
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Allison Hope,
CNN,
14 July 2021
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The wipes left droplets on the screen, which required a second wipe with a microfiber.
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Jon Langston and Collin Morgan,
Car and Driver,
31 Aug. 2022
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Dirt came off the leash easily when cleaned with a wet wipe.
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Camryn Rabideau,
Peoplemag,
16 Jan. 2024
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The wipe isn’t soaked with liquid, so you won’t be left with a big wet spot either.
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Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2023
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Plus, the bags are easy to maintain: Just take a wet towel and wipe clean, then let air dry.
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Amy Schulman,
PEOPLE.com,
8 Feb. 2022
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Then, one more wipe and she’s M.C., her masc alter ego.
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Zoe Haylock,
Vulture,
17 June 2021
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Simply wrap the wipe around your finger and gently scrub your dog's teeth and gums.
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Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2023
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Too Soon Getting the best clean isn't always as simple as spray, wipe, and walk away.
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Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2022
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That’s why a good set of wipes like these from Earth Rated can keep your dog smelling fresh in between baths.
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Madison Yauger,
Peoplemag,
9 Feb. 2024
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Use a squeegee, followed by wipes with a microfiber cloth to remove any streaks.
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Jeanne Huber,
Washington Post,
1 Mar. 2024
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Of course, a crucial saving grace to crumbs and sticky fingers on the road is napkins or hand wipes.
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Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2024
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Give the rest of the interior a wipe down if necessary.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
4 Aug. 2022
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The kits contain a special wipe used to collect a person’s unique scent from underarms, wrists and the back of the neck.
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Kate Santich,
orlandosentinel.com,
18 Nov. 2021
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One side of the wipe is textured for scrubbing and the other side is soft for wiping surfaces.
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Jodhaira Rodriguez,
Good Housekeeping,
21 Sep. 2022
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Some of the victories weren’t wipe-outs, but that mattered not one iota.
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Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
28 Nov. 2021
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Spritz the bleach solution on the toilet and wipe clean with a paper towel or clean rag.
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Megan Boettcher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Aug. 2022
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Just swipe a Sweat Block wipe on your pits for long-lasting sweat and odor protection.
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Grooming Playbook,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
25 May 2022
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Inside there are a couple of diapers, wipes, and a burp cloth.
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Brooke Bobb,
Vogue,
7 Aug. 2023
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This top-down wipe warmer can hold up to 100 wipes, keeping them warm and moist for your baby’s little bum.
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Maya Polton,
Parents,
4 Aug. 2023
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Other pain relief comes in the form of a burn gel packet—handy for the kitchen or campsite—and three sting relief wipes.
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Adrienne Donica,
Popular Mechanics,
4 Sep. 2023
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Some even have bottle and wipe holders for easy access.
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Jamie Spain,
Good Housekeeping,
30 Dec. 2022
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After cooking and the stove top is cool, give it a good wipe down with an all-purpose cleaner sprayed on a damp cloth.
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Alicia Chilton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2022
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The general concept of this event is for people to work up a sweat, wipe said sweat on a cotton pad, and put it in a jar.
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Carolyn Wells,
Longreads,
28 July 2021
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So the wipe may be more for a technical thing than anything else, given that launch is four months away.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2023
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