SWEPT Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

swept

verb

Definition of swept

past tense of sweep

as in flowed

to move or proceed smoothly and readily the wind swept across the plain without respite

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

straightened

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of swept The Dodgers have dropped six of eight overall after being swept by Boston over the weekend. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 Explosions were heard near the village in France’s Gironde region following the devastating fires, which swept through the country’s southwest. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 Large white feathers wafted in the breeze—Paris, after all, drove the 19th-century ostrich feather craze that swept the fashion world. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Led by Rafaela, the Red Sox swept the defending back-to-back champion Dodgers in Los Angeles over the weekend. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 The Dodgers produced nine hits, but left six runners stranded and went three for 10 with runners in scoring position to be swept at home for the second time in less than a month. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Fans were furious, especially those who saw the report after the Royals were swept by the Rockies in Denver. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 Floodwaters swept through the houses in Barker's neighborhood and her home was submerged up to the attic. — Ginger Zee, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Fox News Digital previously reported that Los Angeles County lifeguards performed nearly 2,000 ocean rescues during a single weekend this summer as elevated surf and dangerous rip currents swept Southern California beaches. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept

Verb

After Klee announced his death on July 25, tributes flowed on social media for the little dog whose cancer diagnosis was revealed in May.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The park itself wasn’t crowded during USA TODAY’s visit on July 30, but a steady stream of guests flowed through the front entrance, stopping only for security since there were no admission fees.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of flowed

Verb

Pringles x Hershey’s Swoops Hershey’s Swoops were thin and curved like chips but made entirely of chocolate.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
They were inspired by the Curtain of Courage Memorial outside the San Bernardino County Government Center — 14 bronze alcoves, each curved like a protective wall and dedicated to one of the victims.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of curved

Verb

As Diana’s coffin passed by the queen on September 6, the day of her funeral, the monarch—who bows to no one—bowed her head deeply for the Princess of Wales in a sign of respect for Diana and her life tragically cut short.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 28 July 2026
Rivas’ mother bowed her head and cried as the images were displayed.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of bowed

Verb

The ship is regularly sailed and rowed, and on select outings visitors can even take an oar themselves—making Tønsberg one of the few places where World Cup fans can find out just how much harder the real thing is than the stadium version.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 July 2026

Definition of sailed

Verb

Jones, in the first major race of his political career, faces a staunch challenge in Thompson, who has held the seat for 30 years and glided into the general election with almost 41% of the vote.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Silent and purposeful, the pelicans cut through a raucous chaos of gulls at the end of the wharf and glided on into the marsh.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Definition of glided

Verb

Getty Images The MLB best home run bets slipped to an 18-65 record, with three no-bets after two misses on home run props for Chase DeLauter and Julio Rodriguez on Wednesday.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Miami, which lost 12 straight prior to sweeping Philadelphia this week, slipped 2 1/2 games behind the idle Phillies and Arizona, who occupy the final two NL playoff spots.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 31 July 2026