sweep
verb (used with object)
to move or remove (dust, dirt, etc.) with or as if with a broom, brush, or the like.
has swept
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present perfectof sweep (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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As generative AI has swept into the workplace, much of the debate has focused on how it will shape the future: Will it make us more productive?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Scott’s career has swept the breadth of genres.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
This has swept out many of the index’s top-performing names.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
But is there more to the social media driven sub-culture that has swept through Scottish football for the past decade?
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
The winter chill has swept away the fall leaves, and the grass beneath them is frozen.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
