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or swathes
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as in parts
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 swaths
In addition to more than 4,000 people killed in Lebanon by attacks Israel says were aimed at Hezbollah, the war leveled huge swaths of the country.
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Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The two loan forgiveness plans would have created pathways to student debt relief for broad swaths of student loan borrowers, including those who have experienced runaway balance growth due to interest accrual, and people who are dealing with significant personal or financial hardships.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
On the slightly less practical end of the spectrum, but still a carryover trend from fall, there were swathes of suede bags.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Winter weather advisories also cover large swathes of the state, including the state capital Bismarck.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
In some swaths of the South, a big event like high school football unites people.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
The quarantine zone covers large swaths of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties and keeps growing.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
No water in Port Vila While power was out in swathes of Port Vila, the biggest fear among aid agencies was the lack of water.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Thousands were feared dead Monday after Cyclone Chido tore through Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory, cutting off swaths of the population.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The two loan forgiveness plans would have created pathways to student debt relief for broad swaths of student loan borrowers, including those who have experienced runaway balance growth due to interest accrual, and people who are dealing with significant personal or financial hardships.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
On the slightly less practical end of the spectrum, but still a carryover trend from fall, there were swathes of suede bags.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Winter weather advisories also cover large swathes of the state, including the state capital Bismarck.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
In some swaths of the South, a big event like high school football unites people.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
The quarantine zone covers large swaths of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties and keeps growing.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
No water in Port Vila While power was out in swathes of Port Vila, the biggest fear among aid agencies was the lack of water.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Thousands were feared dead Monday after Cyclone Chido tore through Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory, cutting off swaths of the population.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaths
areas
Noun
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However the state of , with the exception of areas under the jurisdiction of the Navajo Nation.—
James Bickerton,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Swaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaths. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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