Sweep and Sift

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Sweep verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

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Sift and sweep are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sift" instead a verb "Sweep".

Nearby Words: sweeping, sweeper

Sift verb - Move as if through a sieve.

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Sweep and sift are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sweep" instead a verb "Sift".

Nearby Words: sifting, sifter

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