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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Dallas Love Field Airport is equipped with snowplow sweepers and Multihogs to clear all walkways, roadways, taxiways and runways.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Prince William had a better practice attempt, but Princess Kate won their mini face-off with some help from her sweepers.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
City officials said the program will target removal of trash and debris that often remain for long periods because parked vehicles prevent street sweepers from accessing the curb.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
But that glass would be brushed away by street sweepers cleaning up after a parade.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Prince William had a better practice attempt, but Princess Kate won their mini face-off with some help from her sweepers.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
City officials said the program will target removal of trash and debris that often remain for long periods because parked vehicles prevent street sweepers from accessing the curb.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
But that glass would be brushed away by street sweepers cleaning up after a parade.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Sweeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweeper. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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