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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
Weather watches and warnings map Wind warnings Large swaths of the Midwest and Texas are under wind watches and warnings of various intensities.
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James Powel, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Not only is the AI chipmaker the world’s most valuable company, but large swaths of the market are riding the AI buildout wave.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
The military government has lost large swaths of the country to pro-democracy People's Defense Forces and ethnic armed groups.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
But then, the fear that AI could render swaths of the software trade outmoded moved a wave of the savings-for-retirement crowd to demand their money back.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Whereas some events, including a concert by the Vienna Philharmonic, sell out the house, swaths of empty seats remain a regular sight.
—Jonathan L. Fischer, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Originally introduced from the African continent for erosion control and as livestock forage, now this species is imperiling Arizona’s beloved saguaro cactuses, palo verde and summer wildflowers, transforming swaths of the Sonoran Desert into a grassland monoculture.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Quincy Jones’ family has struck an acquisition deal with HarbourView Equity Partners that will cover large swaths of his legendary catalog, including his stake in three classic Michael Jackson albums.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
But strikes on the huge plants that serve vast swaths of huge cities like Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai could have big impacts.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
James Powel, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Not only is the AI chipmaker the world’s most valuable company, but large swaths of the market are riding the AI buildout wave.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
The military government has lost large swaths of the country to pro-democracy People's Defense Forces and ethnic armed groups.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
But then, the fear that AI could render swaths of the software trade outmoded moved a wave of the savings-for-retirement crowd to demand their money back.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Whereas some events, including a concert by the Vienna Philharmonic, sell out the house, swaths of empty seats remain a regular sight.
—Jonathan L. Fischer, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Originally introduced from the African continent for erosion control and as livestock forage, now this species is imperiling Arizona’s beloved saguaro cactuses, palo verde and summer wildflowers, transforming swaths of the Sonoran Desert into a grassland monoculture.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Quincy Jones’ family has struck an acquisition deal with HarbourView Equity Partners that will cover large swaths of his legendary catalog, including his stake in three classic Michael Jackson albums.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
But strikes on the huge plants that serve vast swaths of huge cities like Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai could have big impacts.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaths
Noun
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Blizzards buried parts of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota while torrential rains flooded homes and washed out roads in Hawaii.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Highs above 90 degrees Fahrenheit are expected to be widespread in Southern California, with parts of Arizona and Nevada reaching the triple digits.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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Similarly, old sheets can be cut into strips and used to create soft dividers in drawers.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Remove the steaks from the freezer and slice against the grain into long, 1/4-inch-wide strips.—
Anna Butler,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Feik said the two cubs are healthy and will be relocated to a facility before being moved into wildland areas.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Made with shiny silver chrome, the sleek design features two different head attachments (one for brushing and one for polishing) and four cleaning modes designed for different areas of your teeth.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Swaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaths. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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