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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Just look at Stone outside of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, looking effortlessly cool (in more ways than one) with her bang pinned to one side and swept away from her face with one or two bobby pins.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 June 2025
The sulfate-free lather is soft yet thorough, sweeping away buildup without stripping the scalp.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Finally, meditation can help kids become more in tune with what’s going on with them emotionally during times of intense emotion, so that they don’t get completely swept away with these experiences.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 24 June 2025
The Supremes’ decision does not sweep away all obstacles.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 18 June 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 June 2025
The sulfate-free lather is soft yet thorough, sweeping away buildup without stripping the scalp.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Finally, meditation can help kids become more in tune with what’s going on with them emotionally during times of intense emotion, so that they don’t get completely swept away with these experiences.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 24 June 2025
The Supremes’ decision does not sweep away all obstacles.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 18 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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