1
: one that sweeps
2
: a lone back in soccer who plays between the line of the defenders and the goal
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And Meyer, due to start Saturday night, had a strong first start (three scoreless innings), unveiling a new sweeper and sinker that have complemented his slider (his best pitch) and his fastball.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
To do it, Hart lowered his arm slot, developed a sweeper and saw his velocity tick up to 92 mph.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The Marina Loop is a heady mix of tight hairpins, flat-out sweepers, and a back straightaway where Verstappen hits 200 mph; Nico takes us up to 125 mph.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
Our little dog Coco is a skilled floor sweeper, this is her favorite time of year with powdered sugar and other gingerbread house materials flying everywhere.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
To do it, Hart lowered his arm slot, developed a sweeper and saw his velocity tick up to 92 mph.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The Marina Loop is a heady mix of tight hairpins, flat-out sweepers, and a back straightaway where Verstappen hits 200 mph; Nico takes us up to 125 mph.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
Our little dog Coco is a skilled floor sweeper, this is her favorite time of year with powdered sugar and other gingerbread house materials flying everywhere.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Sweeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweeper. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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