1
as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
the wind swept across the plain without respite
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as in curved
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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Recent Examples of swept
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The defenseman produced just eight points (two goals, six assists) in 20 games with Florida following the trade and was a minus-1 during Florida’s playoff run that year that ended with the Presidents Trophy winners being swept in the second round by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Under Starmer Nigel Farage’s populist outfit, which leads national polls of voter intention, had swept all council seats available in local elections on the same turf just six weeks earlier.
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Joe Mayes,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Jonathan Joubert w/Joubert Creative Fire officials said the wind swept the fire toward the Applewood Estates, a mobile home park located about 25 miles south of Pueblo.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The junior women swept the team, all-around, and individual titles, where 14-year-old Amia Pugh-Banks led the way.
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Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
After severe thunderstorms swept through the state Wednesday, and weather officials confirmed reports of 10 tornadoes over the next few days, Illinois has officially experienced at least 147 tornadoes so far this year — the most of any year on record.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Flash flooding swept through parts of Central Texas, resulting in overnight rescues.
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Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
One person was killed and another was injured last week after being swept off the beach in Santa Cruz County.
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Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The defenseman produced just eight points (two goals, six assists) in 20 games with Florida following the trade and was a minus-1 during Florida’s playoff run that year that ended with the Presidents Trophy winners being swept in the second round by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Under Starmer Nigel Farage’s populist outfit, which leads national polls of voter intention, had swept all council seats available in local elections on the same turf just six weeks earlier.
—
Joe Mayes,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Jonathan Joubert w/Joubert Creative Fire officials said the wind swept the fire toward the Applewood Estates, a mobile home park located about 25 miles south of Pueblo.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The junior women swept the team, all-around, and individual titles, where 14-year-old Amia Pugh-Banks led the way.
—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
After severe thunderstorms swept through the state Wednesday, and weather officials confirmed reports of 10 tornadoes over the next few days, Illinois has officially experienced at least 147 tornadoes so far this year — the most of any year on record.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Flash flooding swept through parts of Central Texas, resulting in overnight rescues.
—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
One person was killed and another was injured last week after being swept off the beach in Santa Cruz County.
—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept
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Energy flowed out of my body like sweat on a blistering hot day.
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Shares are up 43% in the year to date as more money has flowed into regional gaming.
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Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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When light from a background source passes through this warping of space, its path is curved.
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The fire and resultant smoke that drifted across the city prompted Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to declare a state of emergency in the Boyle Heights neighborhood on Saturday, unlocking state resources to tackle it.
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Piano jazz drifted among the grape vines, hedgerows, and bright-pink mandevilla.
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Cameras were poised at every side of AJ Dybantsa’s table, where the Brigham Young forward sat with his elbows resting on his knees and head bowed.
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His supporters rewarded him with a landslide victory, then held their tongues as the Conservative leader bowed to rancorous calls to resign amid the Partygate scandal after three years in office.
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Banijay Iberia will bring its immersive experience ‘Luminiscence’ to Seville’s stunning Parish of San Jacinto, in its Triana district, home to famed flamenco dancers, bullfights and sailors who sailed to Spain’s New World in the Americas.
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His throw sailed over second base and all the way to the backstop, allowing Steer to move to third.
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Saturday night’s closing ceremony rounded off the biggest edition to date with guests across the week including Travis Knight, Brad Bird, Ricky Gervais, SS Rajamouli and Peter Lord among many more.
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The cast is rounded out by Coco Jones as Laila’s bestie Jasmine and Langley Kirkwood as the family’s creepy butler.
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The particles glided past each other effortlessly.
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Up close, the design boasted a ruffled accent along the neckline that added movement to the gown as Saldaña glided around the room.
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The survey doesn’t explain why satisfaction has slipped since then, but a 73 is well below the fast food average of 79.
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Salih Ozcan kicked a long cross to Can Uzun got the ball in space on the back post slipped it under sprawling goalkeeper Matt Turner to Ayhan.
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“Swept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swept. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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