wiping
- present participle of wipe.
Example Sentences
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Wiping tears from his eyes as he slowly made his way through the intergenerational crowd, he recognized almost everyone in attendance — if not by name, then definitely by address.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Wiping tears from his face, the 61-year-old explained that he must now work out how to care for his three grand-children aged 10, 15 and 17.
From Reuters • Oct. 6, 2023
Wiping out wild poliovirus, of which there are three strains, termed serotypes 1, 2 and 3, has been the goal of global eradication efforts since they began in 1988.
From Scientific American • Aug. 21, 2023
Wiping down surfaces regularly is a must to deter dust and grime.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023
Wiping away a tear, Amari thought painfully of Teenie.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
