sweeps

nounnounverbattested in dialogue

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The Nielsen ratings used to measure television show viewership several times a year.

noun

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The Nielsen ratings used to measure television show viewership several times a year.

Etymology

Etymology tree English sweep Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English sweeps From sweep + -s (pluralia tantum suffix).

noun

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Also a form of sweepplural of sweep

verb

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Also a form of sweepthird-person singular simple present indicative of sweep

Sweeney · A surname from Irish.sweep · To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom…sweeping · An instance of sweeping.

sweeps · The Nielsen ratings used to measure television show viewership several times a year.

sweet · Tasting of sugars.Sweet · A surname.sweetheart · A person who is always very kind.

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