1
: one that sweeps
2
: a lone back in soccer who plays between the line of the defenders and the goal
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Fried’s new sinker, Warren’s huge sweeper and Yarbrough’s changeup will speak volumes to their ability to identify possible improvements and develop pitching.
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Eno Sarris, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Ohtani reportedly threw mostly fastballs, cutters and sinkers with two sweepers and a sinker.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 28 May 2025
Freeland’s 0-2 sweeper was well outside the strike zone, but Harper reached out and flicked the ball the opposite way.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 May 2025
Floor dusters and sweepers are great for collecting dust and dirt from your floors.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Eno Sarris, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Ohtani reportedly threw mostly fastballs, cutters and sinkers with two sweepers and a sinker.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 28 May 2025
Freeland’s 0-2 sweeper was well outside the strike zone, but Harper reached out and flicked the ball the opposite way.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 May 2025
Floor dusters and sweepers are great for collecting dust and dirt from your floors.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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“Sweeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweeper. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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