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
As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.
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Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Pedal a Fat-Tire Bike Beefy fat-tire bikes have swept the biking scene.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Founded by Chinese-American entrepreneur BiuBiu Xu, the event that began as a one-day New York City pop-up in 2024 has since swept the nation, expanding into a multi-day, multicity celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Yacoubian said the current protests in Iran were different to the last widescale demonstrations that swept the country, over the 2022 death in police custody of a young woman accused of violating strict rules on attire, because they are focused on economic woes.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
An ad for the show sees Hadid with long wet tresses swept across her neck, while other snaps show her strands styled in a confusing part at the crown of her head and tucked behind her ears.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles last January had the highest toll of the year—and were the costliest wildfires on record.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Four years earlier, in May 2021, a great blaze had swept close enough to singe the trees around us.
—Jonathan Taplin, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
On the third day of their search, as Bruce waded into the water holding a safety line, feeling for the man with his feet, swirling currents swept him away.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Pedal a Fat-Tire Bike Beefy fat-tire bikes have swept the biking scene.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Founded by Chinese-American entrepreneur BiuBiu Xu, the event that began as a one-day New York City pop-up in 2024 has since swept the nation, expanding into a multi-day, multicity celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Yacoubian said the current protests in Iran were different to the last widescale demonstrations that swept the country, over the 2022 death in police custody of a young woman accused of violating strict rules on attire, because they are focused on economic woes.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
An ad for the show sees Hadid with long wet tresses swept across her neck, while other snaps show her strands styled in a confusing part at the crown of her head and tucked behind her ears.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles last January had the highest toll of the year—and were the costliest wildfires on record.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Four years earlier, in May 2021, a great blaze had swept close enough to singe the trees around us.
—Jonathan Taplin, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
On the third day of their search, as Bruce waded into the water holding a safety line, feeling for the man with his feet, swirling currents swept him away.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept
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His case illustrates how power in Venezuela has often flowed through opaque military and intelligence channels rather than formal political office.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The moment a user joined or viewed a meeting, the information flowed out.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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In car design, that meant a short roof that curved downward, for a sleek stylish look that did not preclude four doors.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But by the early 19th century, some mathematicians had started exploring other kinds of geometric spaces — ones that aren’t flat but rather curved like a sphere or saddle.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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In past years, the Utah bison that drifted into Colorado near Rangely were typically shot after crossing state lines.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
8 Jan. 2026
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Extra caution is also advised around ridgelines, gullies, and terrain features, where wind-drifted, stiffer slabs of snow tend to form.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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As with the first two Knives Out movies, Netflix bowed the threequel at the Toronto Film Festival in September.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
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Several councils in major cities bowed to public pressure.—
Michael Saunders,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Guard Deja Jones started, but her recent struggles continued and head coach Zenarae Antoine pulled her quickly after a bad transition pass sailed over the head of forward Taleiyah Gibbs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the rookie’s kick sailed wide right just as time expired, sending the Steelers into the playoffs and ending the Ravens’ season on a heartbreaking note.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The answer was white creme de cacao, just at a scant quarter ounce, that brought the depth that united the herbal liqueurs and rounded their sharp edges.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2026
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The Heat’s opening unit was rounded out by Powell, Wiggins and Mitchell.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For the past few months, one vertical inch at a time, that machine glided up, down and across its gantry system to create the high-ceiling, single-story home before it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Dressed in an eye-catching ensemble that perfectly highlighted her bold style, Eva glided down the runway, serving face and fierce attitude.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Oct. 2025
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Aftershocks are typically minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Stevenson slipped tackles on his season-long 56-yard run and 20-yarder, bouncing off hits and running with power and vision not seen from him since September.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Swept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swept. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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