1
as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
the wind swept across the plain without respite
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2
as in curves
to turn away from a straight line or course
from this point the mountain range sweeps to the northeast and extends into the next state
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as in confines
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
Mrs. Griswold has been a teacher for so long that the sweep of her influence extends across three generations of the townspeople
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Recent Examples of sweeps
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Season 2 begins with the Hardacre family on the brink of transformation in 1895, as modernity sweeps into Hardacre Hall with electricity and shifting loyalties.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
As a bowing line of storms sweeps into our area from the west Tuesday night, the main danger will be straight-line wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Iran has vowed to retaliate against military vessels that enter the strait, as the US sweeps for mines in the strategic channel.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Colleyville Heritage sweeps Ryan Colleyville Heritage scored in every inning except the third as the Panthers completed a sweep of Denton Ryan 9-2 on Friday in a District 6-5A contest at Colleyville Heritage High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition, a helicopter shot in the teaser sweeps low over Oyster Bay, dropping Miranda and Andy at a sprawling waterfront compound that eagle-eyed viewers—or real estate insiders—may recognize as the former estate of Billy Joel.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
After less-than-stellar starts to their seasons, both the San Diego State and USD baseball teams had three-game conference sweeps at home last week.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The roofline sweeps low and sleek.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The Rockies have two sweeps in their first nine series this season, also taking three games against Houston from April 6-8.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
There are very few series that have the potential to be sweeps.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Brazzell won’t bring return skills to Charlotte, and his build probably doesn’t lend itself to a lot of jet sweeps.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The September 2025 order cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to resume broad sweeps in Los Angeles, halting a lower court ruling that restricted ICE's practices.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Another study in the series, published in the journal Social Science & Medicine in March, found that encampment sweeps and frequent displacement were associated with poorer physical and psychological health among unhoused people in Los Angeles.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Reporters identified more than 300 protesters and bystanders who were arrested by federal agents during immigration sweeps and were accused of crimes such as assaulting or interfering with law enforcement.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
Immigration sweeps peaked in Orange County’s most populous city last summer with at least 30 detainments between mid-June and mid-September, including when federal officers descended several times on car washes and a Home Depot, ending in several deportations.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Apparent tornadoes touched down in the Midwest on Friday and a weekend flooding risk remains as roller-coaster weather sweeps the country, with some states experiencing summer-like temperatures in the middle of spring.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Season 2 begins with the Hardacre family on the brink of transformation in 1895, as modernity sweeps into Hardacre Hall with electricity and shifting loyalties.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
As a bowing line of storms sweeps into our area from the west Tuesday night, the main danger will be straight-line wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Iran has vowed to retaliate against military vessels that enter the strait, as the US sweeps for mines in the strategic channel.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Colleyville Heritage sweeps Ryan Colleyville Heritage scored in every inning except the third as the Panthers completed a sweep of Denton Ryan 9-2 on Friday in a District 6-5A contest at Colleyville Heritage High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition, a helicopter shot in the teaser sweeps low over Oyster Bay, dropping Miranda and Andy at a sprawling waterfront compound that eagle-eyed viewers—or real estate insiders—may recognize as the former estate of Billy Joel.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
After less-than-stellar starts to their seasons, both the San Diego State and USD baseball teams had three-game conference sweeps at home last week.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
The roofline sweeps low and sleek.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
The government actually deported more than six hundred and seventy-five thousand people, but getting just to that number involved broad and violent sweeps and the expulsion of people who were in the country legally, actions that led to widespread protests.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The Rockies have two sweeps in their first nine series this season, also taking three games against Houston from April 6-8.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
There are very few series that have the potential to be sweeps.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Brazzell won’t bring return skills to Charlotte, and his build probably doesn’t lend itself to a lot of jet sweeps.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The September 2025 order cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to resume broad sweeps in Los Angeles, halting a lower court ruling that restricted ICE's practices.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Another study in the series, published in the journal Social Science & Medicine in March, found that encampment sweeps and frequent displacement were associated with poorer physical and psychological health among unhoused people in Los Angeles.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Reporters identified more than 300 protesters and bystanders who were arrested by federal agents during immigration sweeps and were accused of crimes such as assaulting or interfering with law enforcement.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
Immigration sweeps peaked in Orange County’s most populous city last summer with at least 30 detainments between mid-June and mid-September, including when federal officers descended several times on car washes and a Home Depot, ending in several deportations.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeps
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In contrast, natural gas is cheap, abundant, and already flows through an extensive pipeline network across the country.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Velvet, marble, and brushed brass elevate the experience and the same dramatic palette flows through the corridors and into the bathrooms which come with Le Labo toiletries and a ready-to-use steam iron fitted onto the wall—an idea that won my heart.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Designed by renowned architect Peter Zumthor, the sculptural design is a 900-foot-long, horizontal, glass and concrete structure that curves and stretches along Hancock Park and across Wilshire Boulevard.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In another panel, a man and child walk away from the town along a railroad track that curves up and to the left, and then disappears.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Set clear expectations and timelines so nothing drifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mesa de Frades The traditional, melancholic music drifts through the streets of Alfama each evening, and gives guests a deeper understanding of the heart of the city.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Men in khaki stood with scopes on rooftops nearby, and questions among newer protesters circulated.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Cook testified that police also found 100 other firearms, scopes and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the late '70s disco hit Stayin' Alive fills the Addison dance studio, instructor Maya Apodaca glides across the floor.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Anzac Day is a public holiday in both Australia and New Zealand, two Commonwealth realms where King Charles is head of state.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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While disrupting the business of an American multinational company may seem a pallid response to the destruction of an Iranian primary school where more than a hundred children were killed, such asymmetric attacks in the physical and digital realms have been a feature of this conflict.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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But in this day and age of college football, with name, image and likeness deals keeping kids in college and depleting draft classes … are there really any reaches outside of the first 20 picks?—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the farthest reaches of the event, donations were being taken to keep other items useful.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In like-for-like markets and today’s exchange ranges, Michael‘s opening frame is the biggest ever for a musical biopic (and that’s with and without previews, and with and without China).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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This procedure allows validation of performance covering actual ranges, climatic conditions, and flight profiles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Sweeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeps. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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