Synonyms of sweeping

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sweeping 1 of 2

adjective

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as in broad

having considerable extent

calls for sweeping changes in the way the nation manages security in its major ports

Synonyms & Similar Words

• broad
• extensive
• wide
• expansive
• extended
• deep
• comprehensive
• widespread
• far-reaching
• wide-ranging
• general
• rangy
• far-flung
• endless
• inclusive
• global
• infinite
• unlimited
• boundless
• limitless
• spacious
• capacious
• roomy
• commodious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• narrow
• limited
• restricted
• circumscribed

• narrow
• limited
• restricted
• circumscribed

sweeping

2 of 2

verb

present participle of sweep

1

as in flowing

to move or proceed smoothly and readily

the wind swept across the plain without respite

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flowing
• drifting
• rolling
• sliding
• gliding
• brushing
• cruising
• sailing
• slipping
• flying
• rushing
• coasting
• racing
• speeding
• streaming
• bowling
• skimming
• breezing
• whisking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• struggling
• shuffling
• floundering
• trudging
• stumbling
• stomping
• plodding
• lumbering
• limping
• stamping
• laboring
• tramping
• toiling
• shambling
• stumping

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• struggling
• shuffling
• floundering
• trudging
• stumbling
• stomping
• plodding
• lumbering
• limping
• stamping
• laboring
• tramping
• toiling
• shambling
• stumping

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2

as in curving

to turn away from a straight line or course

from this point the mountain range sweeps to the northeast and extends into the next state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curving
• turning
• arcing
• winding
• bending
• bowing
• arching
• rounding
• swerving
• spiraling
• curling
• trending
• wheeling
• looping
• hooking
• circling
• falling off
• twisting
• spiralling
• crooking
• veering
• coiling
• deviating
• curlicuing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightening

• straightening