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Synonyms of SWEEPS

Valid in Scrabble US · 11 points

SWEEPS: definition and more

34 synonyms in 15 meanings 27 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of SWEEPS by meaning

noun

  1. a wide scope

  2. someone who cleans soot from chimneys

    Not playable in Scrabble US: CHIMNEYSWEEPER, CHIMNEYSWEEP.

  3. winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

  4. a long oar used in an open boat

    Also: sweep oar.

  5. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line

    Also: end run.

  6. a movement in an arc

verb

  1. sweep across or over

  2. move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

  3. sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

  4. force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

    Also: sweep up, drag in.

  5. to cover or extend over an area or time period

  6. clean by sweeping

  7. win an overwhelming victory in or on

  8. cover the entire range of

  9. make a big sweeping gesture or movement

    Also: swing out.