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.

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Their old Lab and the nephew were swept away in the tide. —

Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2025 On top of the injuries and shredded sails, the Zaida had lost the smaller of its two masts, and its life raft had been swept away. —

David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025 On March 26, 2023, after months of heavy rain, a landslide swept away their home, destroying all their possessions and killing Manuela’s grandparents. —

Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025 This powerful trio dives deep into pores to sweep away buildup, balancing skin texture for a smoother, more refined look. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweep away