sweep synonyms

sweep

n.

  1. Movement

    course, progress, stroke; see movement 2, swing.

  2. Extent

    range, compass, scope; see breadth 2, extent, length 1, 2, 3.

sweep

v.

brush up, clear, clear up, tidy*, ready up*; see also clean, mop.

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