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wipes

  • plural
    of wipe.
    wipe
    verb (used with object)
    to rub lightly with or on a cloth, towel, paper, the hand, etc., in order to clean or dry the surface of.
  • present tense form
    of wipe (3rd person singular).
    wipe
    verb (used with object)
    to rub lightly with or on a cloth, towel, paper, the hand, etc., in order to clean or dry the surface of.

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To examine what happens under realistic conditions, the researchers tested scented conventional liquid products as well as botanical-containing disinfectant sprays and wipes inside a model home on Purdue's campus.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

That is obviously several steps removed from GoPuff loading antibacterial wipes into my late-night cart.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

And AI is forcing us all to ponder: What are we supposed to do with our elongated lives if technology wipes out the jobs that once gave us purpose?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

I always put Q-tips, cotton balls and makeup wipes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

He takes a last glug of his coffee and wipes his mouth with a serviette.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler