wipe up

Frequency: 7.411.8 per million words

To clean a spill from a surface using a cloth or sponge.

wipeADVERB + wipe

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Examples (10)

  • I wiped up the spilled wine.
  • She quickly wiped up the milk before it stained the carpet.
  • He is wiping up the coffee that just spilled.
  • Please wipe up that mess on the counter.
  • I'll wipe up the water after you finish washing the dishes.
  • The paint spill was carefully wiped up by the cleaner.
  • You should always wipe up any spills immediately.
  • Could you help me wipe up this syrup from the table?
  • They had already wiped up the broken glass when I arrived.
  • Wiping up spills quickly prevents permanent stains.