swooped; swooping; swoops
: to move with a sweep
: to gain or carry off in or as if in a swoop
—usually used with up
swooper
noun
1
: an act or instance of swooping
2
: a single concentrated and quickly effective effort
was done in one swoop
—often used with fellsolved everything at one fell swoop
Examples of swoop in a Sentence
Verb
The police swooped in and captured the criminals.
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
Business leaders swoop in on antitrust Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman raised eyebrows by telling CNN last week that Harris should replace Khan, the antitrust cop confronting Big Tech, Big Oil and even Big Mattress.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 30 July 2024
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
By choosing Tim Walz as her running mate, Kamala Harris sent a clear message to parents and teacher unions in one fell swoop: no matter the outcome, Harris cares little about student outcomes and much about virtue-signaling policies.
—Chris Moya, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2024
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Verb
As in most screen depictions, Louis initially comes across as a droopy sad sack with little connection to reality, ignoring the empire crumbling at his feet while hoping God will swoop down and make everything alright.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
Business leaders swoop in on antitrust Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman raised eyebrows by telling CNN last week that Harris should replace Khan, the antitrust cop confronting Big Tech, Big Oil and even Big Mattress.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 30 July 2024
Noun
The three-in-one device is compatible with Apple tech and allows users to charge iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches in one fell swoop.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2024
By choosing Tim Walz as her running mate, Kamala Harris sent a clear message to parents and teacher unions in one fell swoop: no matter the outcome, Harris cares little about student outcomes and much about virtue-signaling policies.
—Chris Moya, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2024
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“Swoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swoop. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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swoop
1 of 2 verb
: to dive or pounce suddenly like a hawk on its prey
swoop
2 of 2 noun1
: an act or instance of swooping
2
: a single quickly effective effort
—often used with fell
solved everything at one fell swoop
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