swept
Americanverb
adjective
verb
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Etymology
Origin of swept
First recorded in 1550–60, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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Evans surmises the fish that survived were in an area of the creek where less charred material and sediment were swept in.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The election comes after years of turmoil since Pashinyan was swept to power in a 2018 street revolution.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The accusations persisted, especially when Sam Smith swept four awards in 2014.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The statue wars that swept away monuments six years ago are back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The ground was being swept out from under him and he was plummeting through open air.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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