wipe

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Given you have such a small tax refund, it does not seem worth it to spend hundreds of dollars every year; if you hire a second person, it will effectively wipe out your tax refund.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Both providers operate RAM-only servers, which wipe all user data on reboot.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme McSweeney "did the right thing" in quickly contacting Downing Street to report the phone stolen and asking them to wipe it.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The race to wipe Chavez from public view is the easy part, said Catherine Gudis, professor of history and director of the Public History Program at UC Riverside.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

“Um, okay,” she said as she gave her chin a nervous wipe with her napkin.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti