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or swathe
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as in strip
a long narrow area
The mower cut a swath through the tall grass. A large swath of the country was affected by the hurricane. From the cliffside, we enjoyed a stunning view of the swath of coastline below.
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Recent Examples of swath
These competing priorities continue to collide within the PJM regional grid, which covers a vast swath of the Eastern seaboard from North Carolina through Pennsylvania, extending westward all the way into Illinois.
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David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The district, which includes wide swaths of Manhattan, is the wealthiest in the country.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
This summer, large swathes of roads throughout Pittsburgh will open up for pedestrians — while temporarily blocking drivers.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Smoke clouded swaths of Los Angeles for a sixth day Monday, after a fire broke out at a warehouse in the Boyle Heights area.
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Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The district, which includes wide swaths of Manhattan, is the wealthiest in the country.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
This summer, large swathes of roads throughout Pittsburgh will open up for pedestrians — while temporarily blocking drivers.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Smoke clouded swaths of Los Angeles for a sixth day Monday, after a fire broke out at a warehouse in the Boyle Heights area.
—
Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swath
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The county has expanded the number of monthly buprenorphine injections and daily Suboxone strips dispensed to patients in custody in recent years, but routine budget restrictions continue to precipitate delays in treatment, according to Correctional Health Services.
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Officers attempted to use spike strips to end the pursuit before asking for permission to use a PIT maneuver.
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Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
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Carabobo, in the central region of the country, also appeares to be among the states hardest hit.
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The team found the carbon-bearing material in mudstones located within Bright Angel, a rocky region connected to Neretva Vallis, an ancient river channel that once carried water into Jezero Crater.
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More recently, Boyd has criticized the elimination of federal programs aimed at helping farmers of color acquire land.
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Algae need nitrogen and phosphorus to grow, and the Reflecting Pool is primarily fed by the Potomac River, which gets heavy doses of those nutrients from nearby urban and agricultural lands.
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“Swath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swath. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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