sweep (away)

verb

Definition of sweep (away)next
as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of some priceless works of literature were swept away when the library at Alexandria burned

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweep (away)
  1. eradicate
  2. erase
  3. abolish
  4. destroy
  5. wipe out
Verb
  • Our rating: False The World Health Organization declared smallpox officially eradicated in 1980.
    Chris Mueller, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Nov. 2024
  • These efforts are a part of Paul Quinn’s broader mission to eradicate generational poverty.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of eradicate
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  • Advertisement Politics Climate change could erase the Pacific islands.
    Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
  • If there was any doubt that President-elect Donald Trump intends to follow through with his promises of radical change and retribution, both here at home and abroad, those doubts have been erased.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of erase
Verb
  • Kash Patel vows to abolish the ‘deep state’; Trump’s FBI pick thrills MAGA base Robby Soave and Steven Olikara weigh in on Donald Trump’s nominee to spearhead the FBI, Kash Patel.
    The Hill, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Rankin believed that without a widespread moral awakening, the prospect was slim that slavery could be abolished.
    TIME, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of abolish
Verb
  • Double talk takes many forms, all of which damage or destroy trust: Spin: Every organization and, to an extent, every individual engages in public relations.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Healthcare providers insert a probe into the affected vein, emitting laser beams that produce heat to destroy the veins.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroy
Verb
  • By the end of 1977, the ranks of the guerrilla groups had been largely wiped out, but the dictatorship’s terror continued.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Hurricane Helene wiped out many buildings in this small village of around 150 people situated along the Broad River.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of wipe out
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“Sweep (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweep%20%28away%29. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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