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
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.
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Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
In New Jersey, Democrats kept their lopsided margin in Trenton — a particular disappointment for Ciattarelli, whose strong 2021 campaign swept many powerful Democrats out of their seats.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Democrats also swept judicial races in Pennsylvania, and in California, Democratic voters passed a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts in response to Republican redistricting in Texas.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Still, Vegas had been a nemesis that had beaten Denver eight games in a row before the Broncos flipped that and swept in 2024.
—Greg Cote
november 5, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Jojo’s fortunes took an unexpected turn when a devastating 2021 storm swept across the Maritime Alps, the mountain range dividing France and Italy.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Topline Democrats swept the major elections Tuesday, delivering a blow to billionaires who mostly funded Republican campaigns—particularly in New York City, where more than 26 billionaires donated to campaigns against Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2025
On the opposite coast, Hurricane Melissa swept through Montego Bay, in Jamaica’s north.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
In New Jersey, Democrats kept their lopsided margin in Trenton — a particular disappointment for Ciattarelli, whose strong 2021 campaign swept many powerful Democrats out of their seats.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Democrats also swept judicial races in Pennsylvania, and in California, Democratic voters passed a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts in response to Republican redistricting in Texas.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Still, Vegas had been a nemesis that had beaten Denver eight games in a row before the Broncos flipped that and swept in 2024.
—Greg Cote
november 5, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Jojo’s fortunes took an unexpected turn when a devastating 2021 storm swept across the Maritime Alps, the mountain range dividing France and Italy.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Topline Democrats swept the major elections Tuesday, delivering a blow to billionaires who mostly funded Republican campaigns—particularly in New York City, where more than 26 billionaires donated to campaigns against Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2025
On the opposite coast, Hurricane Melissa swept through Montego Bay, in Jamaica’s north.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept
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The interior hasn’t been able to hold the point of attack well enough, and the linebackers haven’t flowed to the football effectively enough.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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But the red ink flowed along with the Birch Beer.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The style is striking, with wooden ceiling panels curved like rock formations and plenty of nods to the natural world in the form of stone, more wood and bronze.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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My typing finger is totally bent, totally curved, from all these books.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Virginia was once a swing state but has drifted toward Democrats over the past few decades.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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But life has a way of lulling you into complacency, and over time my eyes drifted less frequently to the sky.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Among Franco’s other movies about worlds in turmoil is New Order, the 2020 Spanish language drama that portrayed a coup d’état in which the wealthy ruling class is replaced by a militarized regime, and which bowed in Venice.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film, which bowed earlier this year at SXSW, marks the narrative feature directorial debut of Burunova, who also wrote the script and shares a producing credit.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Osumi Strait transit also indicates that the Kaiyangxing sailed around three of Japan's four main islands—Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu—excluding Hokkaido.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was challenged by former Council Member Lisa Sanchez and Lynn Bradescu, but Hallyburton sailed to victory, garnering more than 70% of the vote.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Since then, Congress is considering a bill to formalize the end of the penny and require transactions to be rounded to the nearest nickel.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Joey Logano and Kyle Busch rounded out the top five.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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Porter, who was wearing forest-green DaddyGoFish waders, glided into the waist-deep rapids and walked a line between them, periodically dipping small plastic bottles into the water and then depositing them into a mesh bag.—
Katie Thornton,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Things took a comic turn as the Unitree G1 slipped while walking over food bits.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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They can be slipped on hoop earrings and two different types of chains.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Swept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swept. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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