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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The Knicks had swept the favored Spurs in their home barn, edging closer to a long-forlorn franchise’s first championship since Nixon was huddling with Haldeman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
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
Some are wondering why bitcoin is struggling while semiconductor stocks and other AI-linked names have been swept up in a powerful momentum-driven rally.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The officer turned on a flashlight and swept it over the entire house.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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