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

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

straightened

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of swept In Ohio, power outages swept the state capital region, and at least one death was reported. — CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 But in 2024, rebels led by now-President Ahmed al-Sharaa swept across Syria in a lightning offensive that lasted less than two weeks. — Kinda Makieh, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 The Heat has dropped 13 of its last 16 regular season matchups against the Timberwolves, including being swept 2-0 in last season’s regular-season series between the two teams. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 Storms swept across the Mid-Atlantic Monday afternoon ushering in damaging wind gusts. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin’s wake have swept through several provinces in China’s east, drenching the coastal region and flooding streets in Shanghai, the country’s second most populated city. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026 The tensions between socialists and more centrist Democrats in the party have grown steadily since Mamdani swept the mayor’s race last November, securing a victory in the country’s largest city that shook the establishment. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026 Many clergy bitterly opposed the handover of the villages and criticized Pashinyan, who came to power in the South Caucasus nation amid a wave of hopeful, pro-democracy protests that swept Armenia in 2018. — Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026 Large white feathers wafted in the breeze—Paris, after all, drove the 19th-century ostrich feather craze that swept the fashion world. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept

Verb

But the tone suggests Tehran may be taking a tougher stance, which could further delay a full return of transits through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil supply flowed before the war.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The new report’s findings agreed with other analyses suggesting that capital investment has flowed into Opportunity Zones and that the investment has been unevenly distributed.

— Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of flowed

Verb

Starz shares, which have more than doubled in 2026 to date, drifted down 2% in pre-market trading.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Penix nearly tossed another touchdown to receiver Jahan Dotson, who made the catch right along the back line but drifted out of bounds on his way down.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of drifted

Verb

Some guests have sailed their own boats; few would be caught dead on a big ship.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Rutherford sailed past the Nordic countries of Norway and Sweden just a few days ago, and crossed into waters controlled by the Russian government this weekend.

— Henry Larson, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of sailed

Verb

The dish is rounded out with buttermilk and sweet corn elements, including a crisp cornmeal sable and roasted corn white chocolate.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
And few nearby noticed when a man rounded the wall by the charging station and walked into the parking lot.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rounded

Verb

Jones, in the first major race of his political career, faces a staunch challenge in Thompson, who has held the seat for 30 years and glided into the general election with almost 41% of the vote.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Silent and purposeful, the pelicans cut through a raucous chaos of gulls at the end of the wharf and glided on into the marsh.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Definition of glided

Verb

All of the missiles slipped past Ukrainian defenses, killing least 17 people and wounding dozens more.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Just over a year after its acquisition, Hailey Bieber's brand contributed $160 million in quarterly sales of a total $479 million—as sales of elf's namesake brand slipped.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026