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
Total exports of portable air conditioners from China to Western Europe had already surged 70% in the first five months of 2026, before severe summer heat swept the AC-shy continent.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
The comments came after another frustrating series for Guerrero and the team, as they were swept by the Rangers and saw the gap in the division standings grow to more than 10 games.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Times also swept the top prizes in the writing category for a range of compelling stories.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Lakers were swept in the second round this season by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
But soon, Julia is swept off her feet by the vibrant city, the new job, and two men.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Vox Media itself has been reborn after a recent acquisition by James Murdoch, who swept New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand into a single company where podcasts are the fastest-growing business.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
In the late nineties, when Lyme disease swept over Monhegan Island, off the coast of Maine, a professional sharpshooter was brought in to kill every single deer.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
They were swept by the last-place Boston Red Sox in a four-game series for the first time since 2018, dropping the series finale 5-4 in 10 innings Sunday night.
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Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
The comments came after another frustrating series for Guerrero and the team, as they were swept by the Rangers and saw the gap in the division standings grow to more than 10 games.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Times also swept the top prizes in the writing category for a range of compelling stories.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Lakers were swept in the second round this season by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
But soon, Julia is swept off her feet by the vibrant city, the new job, and two men.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Vox Media itself has been reborn after a recent acquisition by James Murdoch, who swept New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand into a single company where podcasts are the fastest-growing business.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
In the late nineties, when Lyme disease swept over Monhegan Island, off the coast of Maine, a professional sharpshooter was brought in to kill every single deer.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
They were swept by the last-place Boston Red Sox in a four-game series for the first time since 2018, dropping the series finale 5-4 in 10 innings Sunday night.
—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept
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Missile and drone stockpiles grew as money flowed to terrorist proxies across the Middle East.
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Energy flowed out of my body like sweat on a blistering hot day.
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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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Around the communal tables, conversations paused as traditional Vietnamese court music drifted through the room.
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As well as dropping deep, Cruyff also drifted out wide and provided two assists in the group stage with fine crosses.
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France coach Didier Deschamps bowed when his star came to the bench after he was substituted in the 85th minute.
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After the game, the two teams huddled in the infield with heads bowed in support of Lasko.
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Gwinnett was an English clergymen’s son who sailed for the colonies in 1762 and opened a general store in Savannah in 1765.
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Most of the crew members had sailed together for years, spending as much time on board as at home; several were related.
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A bit sweet from sugar, a bit acidic from vinegar, a bit spicy from hot sauce, and rounded out with neutral oil, this homemade vinaigrette recipe is the perfect all-purpose salad dressing.
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The marque's showcase is rounded out by the exceptionally rare 1962 Maserati 5000 GT, an Allemano-bodied grand tourer developed at the request of the Shah of Iran.
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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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On Tuesday, French Open champion Alexander Zverev slipped worryingly on the baseline but was able to get straight back up.
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The employment-to-population ratio slipped to 59% in June, the lowest since October 2021.
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“Swept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swept. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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