SWEEP (AWAY) Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

sweep (away)

verb

Definition of sweep (away)

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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However, a professional pest control company may be needed to eradicate them for good.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 July 2026
There is also a ton of room here for AI and automation to better support credentialing teams in repetitive tasks and eradicate redundancy.

— John Bou, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of eradicate

Verb

Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Cabot paints, says refreshing these pieces should never erase the charm.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
In order to safely accomplish the stunt, Cruise was attached via a wire that was later erased in post production.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of erase

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That decision eliminated the creative accounting that has destroyed countless songwriting partnerships.

— Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026
The leaf-hopping insect destroyed more than 1,000 acres of grapevines in Northern California from 1994 to 2008, causing $30 million in damage, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

— Lizzie Kane July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of destroy

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The two once presented a live demo minutes after a computer cloud crash wiped out their materials, winning anyway after Andreou pitched the product entirely from memory.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead Saturday, prompting dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes, with more significant rainfall on the way.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

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