sweep
verb (used with object)
to move or remove (dust, dirt, etc.) with or as if with a broom, brush, or the like.
will sweep
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future tenseof sweep.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Agents will sweep idle money into top-paying accounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
On Aug. 12, the path of a total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Satellites with advanced sensors will sweep through airspace to pick up information that traditional airborne radars can’t read, then beam the data through a laser-linked orbital mesh network directly to meet warfighter needs.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Authorities expect the cyclone to remain over the ocean -- although it will sweep close to land -- meaning cities will avoid the worst of the system.
From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025
“Richard, you will sweep this whole thingamajig under the rug for me. I am sapped.”
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
