sweep away
phrasal 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.
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But he has not gotten swept away.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2025
Don't forget to sweep away the dirt and the cobwebs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The girl’s father, 39-year-old Yuji Hu, jumped in the water to try and rescue her, but he was also swept away.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
The body of a 74-year-old man was found after his car was swept away by floodwaters in Yavapai County.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2025
Don't forget to sweep away the dirt and the cobwebs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The girl’s father, 39-year-old Yuji Hu, jumped in the water to try and rescue her, but he was also swept away.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
The body of a 74-year-old man was found after his car was swept away by floodwaters in Yavapai County.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sweep away
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“Sweep away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweep%20away. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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