1
as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
the wind swept across the plain without respite
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2
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
Total exports of portable air conditioners from China to Western Europe had already surged 70% in the first five months of 2026, before severe summer heat swept the AC-shy continent.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
The comments came after another frustrating series for Guerrero and the team, as they were swept by the Rangers and saw the gap in the division standings grow to more than 10 games.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Times also swept the top prizes in the writing category for a range of compelling stories.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Lakers were swept in the second round this season by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
But soon, Julia is swept off her feet by the vibrant city, the new job, and two men.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Vox Media itself has been reborn after a recent acquisition by James Murdoch, who swept New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand into a single company where podcasts are the fastest-growing business.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
In the late nineties, when Lyme disease swept over Monhegan Island, off the coast of Maine, a professional sharpshooter was brought in to kill every single deer.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
They were swept by the last-place Boston Red Sox in a four-game series for the first time since 2018, dropping the series finale 5-4 in 10 innings Sunday night.
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Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
The comments came after another frustrating series for Guerrero and the team, as they were swept by the Rangers and saw the gap in the division standings grow to more than 10 games.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Times also swept the top prizes in the writing category for a range of compelling stories.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Lakers were swept in the second round this season by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
But soon, Julia is swept off her feet by the vibrant city, the new job, and two men.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 June 2026
Vox Media itself has been reborn after a recent acquisition by James Murdoch, who swept New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand into a single company where podcasts are the fastest-growing business.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
In the late nineties, when Lyme disease swept over Monhegan Island, off the coast of Maine, a professional sharpshooter was brought in to kill every single deer.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
They were swept by the last-place Boston Red Sox in a four-game series for the first time since 2018, dropping the series finale 5-4 in 10 innings Sunday night.
—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swept
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Missile and drone stockpiles grew as money flowed to terrorist proxies across the Middle East.
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Energy flowed out of my body like sweat on a blistering hot day.
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Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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When light from a background source passes through this warping of space, its path is curved.
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The fire and resultant smoke that drifted across the city prompted Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to declare a state of emergency in the Boyle Heights neighborhood on Saturday, unlocking state resources to tackle it.
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Piano jazz drifted among the grape vines, hedgerows, and bright-pink mandevilla.
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Cameras were poised at every side of AJ Dybantsa’s table, where the Brigham Young forward sat with his elbows resting on his knees and head bowed.
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His supporters rewarded him with a landslide victory, then held their tongues as the Conservative leader bowed to rancorous calls to resign amid the Partygate scandal after three years in office.
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Gwinnett was an English clergymen’s son who sailed for the colonies in 1762 and opened a general store in Savannah in 1765.
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Most of the crew members had sailed together for years, spending as much time on board as at home; several were related.
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Saturday night’s closing ceremony rounded off the biggest edition to date with guests across the week including Travis Knight, Brad Bird, Ricky Gervais, SS Rajamouli and Peter Lord among many more.
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The cast is rounded out by Coco Jones as Laila’s bestie Jasmine and Langley Kirkwood as the family’s creepy butler.
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The particles glided past each other effortlessly.
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Up close, the design boasted a ruffled accent along the neckline that added movement to the gown as Saldaña glided around the room.
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The survey doesn’t explain why satisfaction has slipped since then, but a 73 is well below the fast food average of 79.
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Salih Ozcan kicked a long cross to Can Uzun got the ball in space on the back post slipped it under sprawling goalkeeper Matt Turner to Ayhan.
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“Swept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swept. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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