sweep (away)

verb

Definition of sweep (away)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweep (away)
  1. eradicate
  2. erase
  3. abolish
  4. destroy
  5. wipe out
Verb
  • Our rating: False The World Health Organization declared smallpox officially eradicated in 1980.
    Chris Mueller, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Nov. 2024
  • These efforts are a part of Paul Quinn’s broader mission to eradicate generational poverty.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of eradicate
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  • Advertisement Politics Climate change could erase the Pacific islands.
    Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
  • But Syracuse quickly erased it, tying the score at 21-21 on McCord’s second touchdown pass of the game 39 seconds into the second half.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of erase
Verb
  • The Tesla billionaire spent Thanksgiving with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. MORE: Some ethics experts raise concerns over Musk and Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency roles Earlier this week, Musk proposed abolishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • His transition team is reportedly working on plans to abolish the tax credits and to roll back the more stringent fuel-economy rules that were pushed through by the Biden administration.
    Tom Krisher, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of abolish
Verb
  • Double talk takes many forms, all of which damage or destroy trust: Spin: Every organization and, to an extent, every individual engages in public relations.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Healthcare providers insert a probe into the affected vein, emitting laser beams that produce heat to destroy the veins.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroy
Verb
  • Most were good, but the Member’s Mark Spanakopita was the clear winner judging by the fact they got wiped out completely within the first 30 minutes of the party.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
  • In addition, homes, drinking water systems, and entire farms were destroyed, while large areas of forest were wiped out.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of wipe out
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“Sweep (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweep%20%28away%29. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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