sweep out

verb

swept out; sweeping out; sweeps out

1

: to remove dust, dirt, etc., from (something) by using a broom or brush

Please sweep out the room when you're done working.

2

: to push, carry, or lift (someone or something) with great force

The debris was swept out to sea by the tide.

Examples of sweep out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now picture the tree-top canopy sweeping out below you, leaves turning more vivid by the day. — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The death toll from the tragedy is estimated at between 10,000 and 30,000, though there is no official count; many victims were buried in mud or swept out to sea. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

In June, two women in their 20s from Fremont died in Santa Cruz County after they were swept out to sea. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Unfortunately, the Royals lost 8-2 on Sunday and were swept out of Baltimore. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Rhymes for sweep out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout