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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
The villagers huddled in their church for protection as Israeli warplanes pounded large swaths of southern and eastern Lebanon while Israeli troops stepped up a ground invasion and Hezbollah kept firing rockets at Israel.
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ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The reality of how AI is currently being integrated into the largest swaths of the entertainment industry is much more mundane.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
From nurturing juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers to planting vibrant swaths of lavender and daffodils — her yard is the product of boundless dedication and passion.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Huge swaths of commercial activity have been transformed into predictable cash flows that investors prize.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Chris Maganias, owner of Astro Skate in Brandon, told the outlet his business has also been targeted by swaths of rowdy youngsters.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The assembly puts candidates in front of swaths of some of the most dedicated Democrats in the state to make their case, one five-minute speech at a time.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Higher up the mountains, swaths of alligator juniper and Emory oak have perished, their copper leaves and dark skeletons blighting the borderlands.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The company also lost swaths of customers last year as Chief Executive Elon Musk’s reputation suffered.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The reality of how AI is currently being integrated into the largest swaths of the entertainment industry is much more mundane.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
From nurturing juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers to planting vibrant swaths of lavender and daffodils — her yard is the product of boundless dedication and passion.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Huge swaths of commercial activity have been transformed into predictable cash flows that investors prize.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Chris Maganias, owner of Astro Skate in Brandon, told the outlet his business has also been targeted by swaths of rowdy youngsters.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The assembly puts candidates in front of swaths of some of the most dedicated Democrats in the state to make their case, one five-minute speech at a time.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Higher up the mountains, swaths of alligator juniper and Emory oak have perished, their copper leaves and dark skeletons blighting the borderlands.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The company also lost swaths of customers last year as Chief Executive Elon Musk’s reputation suffered.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaths
Noun
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The Artemis 2 astronauts have also seen parts of the far side of the moon never before directly viewed by humans.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In areas where food is plentiful, including salmon-rich river habitat in parts of Canada, some can grow to 1,000 pounds, or half a ton.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Customers can order $5 fish tacos, the $10 New England-style poutine with clam chowder, bacon, two types of cheeses, fries and clams, $10 coconut chicken strips and an $11 smash burger.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The artist created these tabletop works by slicing disks of walnut into identically sized strips and reassembling the pieces to form undulating fans.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Swaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaths. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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