SWEPT (AWAY) Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

swept (away)

verb

Definition of swept (away)

past tense of sweep (away)

as in eradicated

to destroy all traces of some priceless works of literature were swept away when the library at Alexandria burned

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But before the thylacine was fully eradicated, 13 pups of the marsupial species were preserved in alcohol.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Racist chanting in grounds has been heard since the 1960s and though less common now, it has not been eradicated, as recent examples of the abuse of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior show.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of eradicated

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In 2014, Pope Francis abolished the future use of the monsignor title — which denotes a specific honor — for most priests.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Beijing eventually increased the limit to two children in 2015, then abolished the policy entirely in 2021.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of abolished

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The two once presented a live demo minutes after a computer cloud crash wiped out their materials, winning anyway after Andreou pitched the product entirely from memory.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead Saturday, prompting dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes, with more significant rainfall on the way.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

Definition of wiped out

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One residence was damaged and a minor structure was destroyed, according to an incident update.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
After powerful twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela and destroyed their home in the coastal town of Caraballeda last month, Maria and her brother Damian, 13, were taken in by their aunt, Mercedes Osul.

— Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

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