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Synonyms for Sweep (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (someone who cleans soot from chimneys):
chimneysweeper, chimneysweep

WordNet sense 2 (winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge):
slam

WordNet sense 3 (a wide scope):
expanse

WordNet sense 4 (a long oar used in an open boat):
sweep oar

WordNet sense 5 (to cover or extend over an area or time period):
cross, span, traverse

WordNet sense 6 (force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action):
drag, embroil, tangle, drag in, sweep up

WordNet sense 7 (sweep across or over):
brush

WordNet sense 8 (move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions):
sail

WordNet sense 9 (make a big sweeping gesture or movement):
swing, swing out

WordNet sense 10 (sweep with a broom or as if with a broom):
broom

WordNet sense 11 ((American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line):
end run


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