sweep away

verb

swept away; sweeping away; sweeps away

: to destroy or remove (something) completely

Floods swept away several houses.

His performance today swept away any doubts about his ability to play.

Examples of sweep away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Three 911 calls were received Saturday in Avery County at the height of the storm, one involving a hiker who was in danger of being swept away by a rising creek, according to the Linville-Central Rescue Squad in Newland. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Robert proclaims his son a prodigy, and John’s childhood is swept away from him. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

The waters inundated streets and homes, sweeping away vehicles and other belongings. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting world of dancing snowflakes, waltzing flowers and the regal Sugar Plum Fairy — brought to life through exceptional dancers and the direction of Vladimir Issaev. — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for sweep away

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
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• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway