1
: one that sweeps
2
: a lone back in soccer who plays between the line of the defenders and the goal
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The base stores up to three tools, including a corner cleaner and an edge sweeper.
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PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
The Marlins whiffed on 10 of his sweepers Saturday.
—Alex Krutchik, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Roll it over leaves, sticks and any mess your dog makes, and the sweeper collects it all in one place.
—Christopher Murray
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Andrew Benintendi lined a fourth-inning sweeper from Ryan Bergert down the right-field line.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
The Marlins whiffed on 10 of his sweepers Saturday.
—Alex Krutchik, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Roll it over leaves, sticks and any mess your dog makes, and the sweeper collects it all in one place.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Andrew Benintendi lined a fourth-inning sweeper from Ryan Bergert down the right-field line.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Sweeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweeper. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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