swept
Americanverb
adjective
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of swept
First recorded in 1550–60, for the adjective
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It was no coincidence that the Dream swept the Washington Mystics in the first round.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
He recalled how an avalanche of slurry swept through the school just minutes after lessons began.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Dramatic photos and video footage showed homes along the city's peninsula teetering precariously, while its historic boardwalk was partially swept away.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The impacts were severe for some homes on the Long Beach Peninsula, as the storm swept away a portion of the historic boardwalk and damaged multiple houses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
So I allow myself to get swept away in Emma’s excitement as we run, shrieking like little kids, back through the neighborhood.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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