sweep away

phrasal verb

swept away; sweeping away; sweeps away

: to destroy or remove (something) completely

Floods swept away several houses.

His performance today swept away any doubts about his ability to play.

Examples of sweep away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Body of woman swept away by flood waters in Grand Canyon found In: Burning Man Nevada Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2024

Step 2: Use a soft brush to sweep away dirt and debris on both sides of the screen. —Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 July 2024

The man was swept away while the woman remained trapped. —Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2024

The robot vacuum can effectively sweep away dirt and debris from hard floor surfaces and carpet due to its powerful suction capabilities, and virtually no area will be missed thanks to its Matrix Clean technology, which provides a thorough clean by giving each spot multiple pass-throughs. —Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024