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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
At the non-premium level, in Raleigh, large blue swaths of $500 remain available.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
But as with the dismantling of huge swaths of our research capacity, the original refusal to even consider this mRNA flu vaccine on what are obviously ideological grounds shows future potential for the FDA to affect a hell of a lot more people than just the cranks who agree with them.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
But since the federal government owns large swaths of Nevada’s acres, its restrictions would leave less than 15% of the state open for renewable development, according to USA TODAY’s calculations.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Against the odds, Ukraine managed to repel the initial Russian attack on Kyiv and, within a few months, took back large swaths of land originally seized by Moscow.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Swooshes from his ink drawings turn into black silk appliqués mounted onto swathes of floaty organza and tulle.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Still, child care slots remain in short supply across wide swaths of New Mexico, even as the state extends assistance beyond working parents to grandparent guardians, foster parents and people experiencing homelessness.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Their engineering expertise had enabled them to build an empire controlling the entire Mediterranean region, feeding the huge city of Rome with cereals grown over vast swathes of farmland in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
In Orange County — a place with many different versions of economic comfort and large swaths of economic hardship — the results weren’t surprising.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
But as with the dismantling of huge swaths of our research capacity, the original refusal to even consider this mRNA flu vaccine on what are obviously ideological grounds shows future potential for the FDA to affect a hell of a lot more people than just the cranks who agree with them.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
But since the federal government owns large swaths of Nevada’s acres, its restrictions would leave less than 15% of the state open for renewable development, according to USA TODAY’s calculations.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Against the odds, Ukraine managed to repel the initial Russian attack on Kyiv and, within a few months, took back large swaths of land originally seized by Moscow.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Swooshes from his ink drawings turn into black silk appliqués mounted onto swathes of floaty organza and tulle.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Still, child care slots remain in short supply across wide swaths of New Mexico, even as the state extends assistance beyond working parents to grandparent guardians, foster parents and people experiencing homelessness.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Their engineering expertise had enabled them to build an empire controlling the entire Mediterranean region, feeding the huge city of Rome with cereals grown over vast swathes of farmland in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
In Orange County — a place with many different versions of economic comfort and large swaths of economic hardship — the results weren’t surprising.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaths
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While parts of the state were hammered by Monday’s blizzard, snowfall totals in Boston were below the two feet that fell in late January’s massive storm.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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One of the more unique parts of The Galgorm is the lodges and cabins on the grounds, well-suited for families or groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some reels were rusted and misshapen, pieces of nitrate had crumbled, and other strips were stuck together.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Replacing some of the lasagna noodles with zucchini strips lightens an otherwise classic dish.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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About 70% of the fire survivors in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena areas are unable to move back into their homes, leaving them paying high rents on temporary housing for more than a year, which has tapped out their savings and placed about half into serious debt.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The subchapter, adopted by the state legislature in 1999, authorizes Hood County to regulate development in specific unincorporated areas to protect the Lake Granbury and Brazos River watershed.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Swaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaths. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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