sweep (away) (Meaning)

sweep (away)

to destroy or remove (something) completely

The torrential rain swept away the flimsy tents, leaving the campers stranded.
The powerful winds swept away the fallen leaves, creating pristine sidewalks.
A tsunami swept away the entire coastal town, leaving behind nothing but rubble.
The vacuum cleaner swept away the dust and debris, leaving the carpet spotless.
The floodwaters surged through the streets, threatening to sweep away everything in their path.
The current swept away the canoeist, carrying her downstream.
The landslide swept away the hillside village, burying it beneath a pile of dirt.
The fire swept away the forest, leaving behind only charred remains.
The broom swept away the cobwebs that had gathered in the corners of the attic.
The wind swept away the sand, exposing the ancient ruins that lay beneath.

to destroy or remove (something) completely

eradicate, erase, abolish, destroy, wipe out, clean (up), rub out, tear down, black out, liquidate

protect, make, build, save, form, create, preserve, conserve, repair, restore

The torrential rain swept away the flimsy tents, leaving the campers stranded.

The powerful winds swept away the fallen leaves, creating pristine sidewalks.

A tsunami swept away the entire coastal town, leaving behind nothing but rubble.

The vacuum cleaner swept away the dust and debris, leaving the carpet spotless.