SWEEP (AWAY) Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

sweep (away)

verb

Definition of sweep (away)

as in to eradicate

to destroy all traces of some priceless works of literature were swept away when the library at Alexandria burned

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Of course, completely eradicating that is going to be impossible.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Jim recommended buying Qnity during Wednesday's Morning Meeting, underscoring our view that the data center trade hasn't been completely eradicated by the election results.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of eradicate

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But the reaction to his posts shows how quickly real questions about governance get erased when an athlete delivers them without discipline.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Portland's big lead was erased in the third quarter when the Lakers scored 17 consecutive points.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of erase

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One of India's oldest and most prominent industry bodies, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, last week asked the government appealing to abolish the tax.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
In recent years, lawmakers in Tallahassee have made several attempts to abolish the districts outright, though none has succeeded.

— Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of abolish

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Chemically destroying the channel in adult mouse osteocytes accelerated signs of aging far beyond the skeleton, affecting the brain, liver, and muscles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
The light generates highly reactive chlorine radicals that activate carbon atoms along the polymer chains without destroying them.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of destroy

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The two once presented a live demo minutes after a computer cloud crash wiped out their materials, winning anyway after Andreou pitched the product entirely from memory.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead Saturday, prompting dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes, with more significant rainfall on the way.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

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