sweeps

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of sweep. Use this form when you mean more than one sweep.

   The cleaners gave the floor several quick sweeps before opening time.

   The chimney sweeps arrived early to clear soot from every flue.

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2. 2
   verb

   Third-person singular simple present of sweep. Use this form with he, she, or it.

   She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner.

   The lighthouse beam sweeps across the dark water all night.

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3. 3
   nounUSplural

   The times each year when companies count how many people watch each TV show.

   Like report-card time at school, when everyone tries their hardest because they know they are being measured.

   During sweeps, networks air their most exciting episodes to attract viewers.

   The new comedy premiered right before sweeps to boost its ratings.

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