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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
the wind swept across the plain without respite
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as in curved
to turn away from a straight line or course
from this point the mountain range sweeps to the northeast and extends into the next state
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Recent Examples of swept
The sudden turbulence swept organic matter from the pupfish's critical spawning shelf into the depths of the cavern, which extends over 500 feet.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
While police investigated, the high school was placed on lockdown and about 50 officers swept the school buildings.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Syria civil war The long rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is over after rebels swept into the capital of Damascus on Sunday.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.
—Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, rebel forces swept into Aleppo and the Hama province, to the south of the city, in a surprise offensive that apparently met little resistance from forces controlled by Syrian President and Kremlin ally, .
—Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Hochman was swept into office with endorsements from major law enforcement agencies and unions in Los Angeles County, including the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs and the Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers’ Association, according to his website.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
In 1963, when the Dodgers swept the Yankees in the World Series, every player in the starting lineup, except for Yankees import Bill Skowron, was a homegrown Dodger.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
As the South Bay breeze swept into the stadium, hundreds of fans who were denied entry because of a sellout set up camp on the white stone wall and hill in between the stadium and Via Pacheco road.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
While police investigated, the high school was placed on lockdown and about 50 officers swept the school buildings.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Syria civil war The long rule of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is over after rebels swept into the capital of Damascus on Sunday.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.
—Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, rebel forces swept into Aleppo and the Hama province, to the south of the city, in a surprise offensive that apparently met little resistance from forces controlled by Syrian President and Kremlin ally, .
—Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Hochman was swept into office with endorsements from major law enforcement agencies and unions in Los Angeles County, including the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs and the Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers’ Association, according to his website.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
In 1963, when the Dodgers swept the Yankees in the World Series, every player in the starting lineup, except for Yankees import Bill Skowron, was a homegrown Dodger.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
As the South Bay breeze swept into the stadium, hundreds of fans who were denied entry because of a sellout set up camp on the white stone wall and hill in between the stadium and Via Pacheco road.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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Born July 3, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin, Michael Cole bowed on television in an episode of western Gunsmoke in 1961.Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Born July 3, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin, Michael Cole bowed on television in an episode of western Gunsmoke in 1961.Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The e-commerce stock slipped 3% following a downgrade to underperform from hold at Jefferies.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The National Team appeared to buy their favorite ETFs, as the Mainland market slipped into the mid-day lunch break.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her hair was parted in the middle, with her signature curtain bangs brushed to either side of her forehead and blended into the rest of her hair.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the ’60s was known for its backcombed bouffants and brushed back bobs, about midway through the decade, Brigitte Bardot brought pigtails into the beauty zeitgeist.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Swept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swept. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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