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
The forecast comes a week after a hail storm swept through the Denver area, delaying hundreds of flights at Denver International Airport.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
While Mercedes won two races last year, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell have swept the first six races of the 2026 F1 season.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
However, all this ends up swept under the rug in favor of trying to outsmart the viewer, leaving little by way of coherent narrative evolution; neither of the aforementioned threads is ever followed up on.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 June 2026
The teams last faced off in April 2025, when Georgia was swept in Austin.
—Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2026
They had just been swept by the Miami Marlins at home as the bullpen faltered and the offense failed to come through with runners in scoring position.
—Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Rachel Zegler, who returns to Broadway next spring with the West End transfer of Evita, will pay tribute to A Chorus Line, which swept the Tony Awards 50 years ago.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Naturally, Mexican waves swept across the stands.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
While Mercedes won two races last year, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell have swept the first six races of the 2026 F1 season.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
However, all this ends up swept under the rug in favor of trying to outsmart the viewer, leaving little by way of coherent narrative evolution; neither of the aforementioned threads is ever followed up on.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 June 2026
The teams last faced off in April 2025, when Georgia was swept in Austin.
—Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2026
They had just been swept by the Miami Marlins at home as the bullpen faltered and the offense failed to come through with runners in scoring position.
—Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Rachel Zegler, who returns to Broadway next spring with the West End transfer of Evita, will pay tribute to A Chorus Line, which swept the Tony Awards 50 years ago.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Naturally, Mexican waves swept across the stands.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept
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Tears flowed as a historic postseason ended deep in San Diego County.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Crucially, Ngai says, the term for extraterrestrials flowed from the word for foreigners, not the other way around.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The rink was a unique part of history, Kathy said, one of the world’s last remaining rotunda rinks, where the wooden planks on the ground are curved.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Each time, brown leaves that had drifted from distant trees quivered and spun on the surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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As the fire raged, embers drifted to the south and ignited several spot fires, the city said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Fort Lauderdale’s street art would have been gone months ago if commissioners had bowed to a statewide crackdown.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
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As someone who has sailed through Alaska, the Galapagos, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean, each has its own set of needs.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Itten twice came close with headers that sailed just over the bar, but Australia survived.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Minutes later, a black party bus rounded the corner.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Tyler Adams and Sergiño Dest rounded out the top five, tied at $7 million.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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For nearly 25 years, GoPro cameras have gone underwater, glided with parachutes and slipped down ski slopes, enabling the adventurous to record images of their experiences.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In the waning moments, Jalen Brunson missed a three-pointer to take the lead, but OG Anunoby glided to the hoop in time to get just enough of his hand on the ball to direct it basket-ward.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The limited or anthology series field slipped to 31 from 33.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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By Emma Court, Bloomberg Juicy tomatoes are a summer staple often slipped into burgers or sliced atop a salad.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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“Swept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swept. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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