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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
As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.
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Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Pedal a Fat-Tire Bike Beefy fat-tire bikes have swept the biking scene.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Founded by Chinese-American entrepreneur BiuBiu Xu, the event that began as a one-day New York City pop-up in 2024 has since swept the nation, expanding into a multi-day, multicity celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Yacoubian said the current protests in Iran were different to the last widescale demonstrations that swept the country, over the 2022 death in police custody of a young woman accused of violating strict rules on attire, because they are focused on economic woes.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
An ad for the show sees Hadid with long wet tresses swept across her neck, while other snaps show her strands styled in a confusing part at the crown of her head and tucked behind her ears.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles last January had the highest toll of the year—and were the costliest wildfires on record.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Four years earlier, in May 2021, a great blaze had swept close enough to singe the trees around us.
—Jonathan Taplin, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Pedal a Fat-Tire Bike Beefy fat-tire bikes have swept the biking scene.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Founded by Chinese-American entrepreneur BiuBiu Xu, the event that began as a one-day New York City pop-up in 2024 has since swept the nation, expanding into a multi-day, multicity celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Yacoubian said the current protests in Iran were different to the last widescale demonstrations that swept the country, over the 2022 death in police custody of a young woman accused of violating strict rules on attire, because they are focused on economic woes.
—Haley Ott, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
An ad for the show sees Hadid with long wet tresses swept across her neck, while other snaps show her strands styled in a confusing part at the crown of her head and tucked behind her ears.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles last January had the highest toll of the year—and were the costliest wildfires on record.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Four years earlier, in May 2021, a great blaze had swept close enough to singe the trees around us.
—Jonathan Taplin, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept
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Expect some of the money that once flowed to VR headsets to redirect to AI wearables.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The look featured a strapless, boned corset that flowed seamlessly into a floor-sweeping silhouette.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fashion lovers, celebrities, and stylists alike are fans of this polished shoulder bag, thanks to its durable leather, curved top handle, and flat base.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 Dec. 2025
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Additive manufacturing allows load-bearing structures to follow curved, organic geometries dictated by optimization algorithms rather than the straight ribs and stringers of traditional airframes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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After a toasty start to the winter season, temperatures have drifted down to more normal levels in North Texas.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Yet, Monday came, and while gold and silver went vertical, equities stayed calm and the dollar barely drifted.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Calik Denim bowed Curve, a technology that blocked bagging in the weft while creating a push-up effect for the bottom without sacrificing comfort.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Jan. 2026
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Bradie Tennell bowed her head to the ice after her final pose as the crowd stood and cheered.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Guard Deja Jones started, but her recent struggles continued and head coach Zenarae Antoine pulled her quickly after a bad transition pass sailed over the head of forward Taleiyah Gibbs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the rookie’s kick sailed wide right just as time expired, sending the Steelers into the playoffs and ending the Ravens’ season on a heartbreaking note.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Kentucky, Michigan, Louisville and TCU rounded out the top 10.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kentucky, Michigan, Louisville and TCU rounded out the top 10.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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During the hour, conversation glided seamlessly between topics like the late-bloomer-to-kink pipeline, the virtues of being selfish in bed and a spate of other sexy encounters.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Freshman forward Nate Ament stole a Razorback pass and glided in for a dunk and a 7-0 lead.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
4 Jan. 2026
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The words Canadian ice-hockey TV series slid into my brain and slipped right back out.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tessa Thompson was ready to party and slipped into Balenciaga mules for Netflix’s 2026 Golden Globe after party at Spago on Sunday in Beverly Hills.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Swept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swept. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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