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 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing trio of Chris Buescher, Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski swept the top three spots in the first stage with a unique strategy that had the rest of the field nearly a lap down at one point. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 The state mandated that these policies be strengthened after large rallies and encampments protesting the ongoing war in Gaza swept through universities in 2024. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Another wave of protests swept across France on Saturday, as tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in cities including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Orléans and Bordeaux. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Milwaukee swept the Los Angeles Dodgers and their $412 million team in the NLCS, while Tampa Bay topped the New York Yankees and their $310 million payroll in the ALDS. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 When the Palisades fires swept through the area in January 2025, Affleck evacuated and stayed with Garner and their children nearby. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 So maybe the sting has not dissipated, not after the Brewers so rudely swept the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 The Brewers swept the Dodgers to reach the World Series for the first time in 44 years. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026 The Patriots, Bills and Dolphins all swept Gang Green in Glenn’s first season. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept

Verb

From there, wine flowed as attendees tucked into filet mignon and sea bass while chatting across large burgundy floral centerpieces.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
While the broader economy has grown at a healthy rate, the gains have disproportionately flowed to the wealthiest households.

— Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of flowed

Verb

Where the Duo has curved edges and a distinct D-like appearance, the Z Fold 8 is strictly rectangular with sharp edges all around.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s central plaza, which spreads out beneath the building’s curved, hovering form, was always meant to be a generous civic space.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of curved

Verb

Most of those are in the Atlanta suburbs — territory that has drifted decisively toward Democrats over the last decade.

— David Wickert, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Revuluri said he was concerned the race had drifted away from bread-and-butter education issues amid the political noise.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of drifted

Verb

The Giants had a chance to take the lead after that but Dominic Zvada’s 44-yard field-goal attempt sailed wide right.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Needing 11 yards on fourth down to continue their drive and cut into a 23-7 Packers lead, Prescott narrowly avoided a sack before lofting a pass that sailed out the back of the end zone, not close to any particular Cowboys receiver.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of sailed

Verb

Brady Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, Niko Mikkola had a goal and assist, and Sam Reinhart rounded out the scoring for Florida, which scored three times on the power play.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
The apparel collection was being rounded out with down jackets and active jackets, but nothing was hitting.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of rounded

Verb

The pinkish squid glided two miles beneath the surface, its long, pale legs trailing from undulating fins, stunning scientists who know remarkably little about its diet, behavior or reproduction.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Merino glided away from challenges to keep Arsenal in control.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of glided

Verb

Authorities said Morley, 28, slipped through a fence in his prison clothes late Sunday night before walking to the nearby farm and stealing the truck.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
The stock has slipped 13% in 2026 to date, at about $64 in mid-day trading Wednesday.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026