as in broad
having considerable extent
calls for sweeping changes in the way the nation manages security in its major ports
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as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
the wind swept across the plain without respite
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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
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Recent Examples of sweeping
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In the aftermath of the attack on the group’s rescue planes, which scoured the Florida Straits in search of Cuban boaters and rafters attempting to flee the repressive Castro regime, President Bill Clinton implemented sweeping sanctions against the island.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Brian Robin, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Japan’s nuclear comeback The restart marks Tepco’s first reactor to re-enter operation since the Fukushima Daiichi accident, a disaster that led to the shutdown of Japan’s entire nuclear fleet and triggered sweeping regulatory reforms.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Some offer sweeping waterfront views, others cozy corners made for lingering conversations, but all pair superb food with intimate ambiance.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In the aftermath of the attack on the group’s rescue planes, which scoured the Florida Straits in search of Cuban boaters and rafters attempting to flee the repressive Castro regime, President Bill Clinton implemented sweeping sanctions against the island.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Titans closed the season taking two of three at UC Irvine — after sweeping UC Davis, Cal State Northridge and UC Riverside on the road.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Japan’s nuclear comeback The restart marks Tepco’s first reactor to re-enter operation since the Fukushima Daiichi accident, a disaster that led to the shutdown of Japan’s entire nuclear fleet and triggered sweeping regulatory reforms.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeping
Adjective
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The university disputed his statement, saying the deficit is substantially lower and stems from broader institutional and external factors.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some board members who voted no said the district had not sufficiently demonstrated that broad layoff notices were the most responsible or strategic option and argued that the analysis did not fully account for the operational and human consequences of issuing RIF notices at that scale.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The entry opens to a dramatic foyer with a sweeping staircase with curving iron balusters.—
Lynn Slaney Silguero,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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An industrial landscape gives way to vast marshes spliced by curving waterways.—
Kara Newman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Models require extensive training to enable them to identify everyday objects to interact with, which means that simple tasks like picking up fruit can be challenging in robotics.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Coastal Fish also offers some of the best seafood around, along with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That experience of drifting and searching directly shaped the film’s narrative structure.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, blowing and drifting snow producing significant visibility restrictions will continue above 6000 feet elevation, even during the break in snowfall.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That particular corner was filled with pink shirts and defeated faces, and Salloi stood in front of them, fingers in the corners of his mouth, drawing his smile wide like the Joker.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, an event that will draw an even larger economic influx with a wider international crowd over a longer period of time.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Imagine the comfort of a Ritz-Carlton suite gliding along the Mediterranean, stopping at 28 ports across 10 countries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just as your boots are your foundation for gliding, your base layer is your foundation for comfort.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Gas fireplaces turn on with a flip of a switch and deep Italian marble tubs are easily large enough for two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Sweeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeping. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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