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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

straightened

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of swept The baby didn’t make it, and neither did the wife, who died a year later, a victim of the horrendous pandemic that swept the planet clean. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Kuna Rural Fire District said the man was swept downstream just below the dam. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 24 Aug. 2026 That changed in February 2026, when Bhumjaithai, a low-profile party previously known primarily for campaigning to legalize cannabis, swept into power in national elections. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026 The downburst developed as multiple rounds of thunderstorms swept through the Kansas City metro, bringing wind, hail, and heavy rainfall that continued into early Wednesday morning. — Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 McCallum hit the water and pushed himself toward his niece, using every ounce of his energy to get to her, before the current pulled him under and swept him away. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 Thunderstorms swept through parts of the state on Saturday night. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 23 Aug. 2026 Floodwaters swept through several towns, lifting homes from their foundations. — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026 The Lakers made the playoffs in 2013 but were swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round, just weeks after Kobe Bryant suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear. — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept

Verb

From Corona Extra to Michelob Ultra, beer flowed on the National Mall this weekend as tens of thousands of fans watched IndyCar drivers race through the heart of Washington DC.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
The family fracture began when Baker and Emily sought an audit of millions of dollars that had flowed unauthorized from their accounts into businesses connected to Baker’s father and brother.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of flowed

Verb

Curry joined the cast when the show bowed in Chicago in 2004, and his three-year stint also included a stop in London.

— Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
The Muppets have bowed in various formats over the years (films, TV specials and even the World Cup Final halftime show this summer).

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of bowed

Verb

David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia had already reported results that sailed past estimates by the time CFO Colette Kress came into the earnings call with a stunning forecast for next year.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Milton, though, was flushed from the pocket, and a late throw to Brown sailed out of bounds.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sailed

Verb

The rest of the cast is rounded out by Mckenna Grace (Daphne), Tanner Hagen (Shaggy), Abby Ryder Fortson (Velma) and Maxwell Jenkins (Fred).

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Utrecht in the Netherlands, Penang Island in Malaysia, and Aarhus in Denmark rounded out the ranking.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rounded

Verb

Planned production was delayed by more than two years, while initial operational capability has slipped by roughly three and a half years to the third quarter of fiscal year 2030.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Finally, Brent Brennan’s first year at Arizona in 2024 went so badly (the Wildcats slipped from 10-3 to 4-8) there were rumors he might get fired before Year 2.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026