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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More than 130 people died in deluges across the state—many of them staying or living in non-permanent structures like RVs and mobile homes that were swept away by floodwaters.
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
Sheriff Leitha told the lawmakers that one of his deputies was almost swept away in the floodwaters while out checking water levels in low-lying areas.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 July 2025
The body of a 26-year-old woman was recovered months after she was swept away in a river at a California national park, rangers said.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
Micelles sweep away your makeup without harsh ingredients or rubbing.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 24 July 2025
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
Sheriff Leitha told the lawmakers that one of his deputies was almost swept away in the floodwaters while out checking water levels in low-lying areas.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 July 2025
The body of a 26-year-old woman was recovered months after she was swept away in a river at a California national park, rangers said.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
Micelles sweep away your makeup without harsh ingredients or rubbing.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 24 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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