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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Israel says its sweeping assault is necessary to prevent its adversary from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The wintry mix and rain sweeping across the Northeast continued Monday as another run of bad weather was set to hit the region later this week, meteorologists say.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Manufacturing limitations President Donald Trump has tried to jump-start domestic manufacturing by imposing sweeping tariffs, but experts have long warned of the U.S.’s production limitations.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
Israel says its sweeping assault is necessary to prevent its adversary from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2025
Verb
Tampa Bay is tied with Atlanta at 8-7 but no longer controls its destiny in the NFC South because the Falcons own the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The wintry mix and rain sweeping across the Northeast continued Monday as another run of bad weather was set to hit the region later this week, meteorologists say.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeping
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But, like all industrious publishers, Dunton had broader ambitions: to seed new publics for his writing.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Oil prices have surged following Israel’s initial strikes on Iranian targets on Friday and retaliatory attacks by Tehran amid concerns that a broader regional conflict could disrupt oil exports from the Middle East.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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Its design is inspired by ancient Sun worship, as well as watchtowers that were once used to warn Chinese Emperors of seaborne attacks, and its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that echo the sound of the waves.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes.—
Book Marks
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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No Ju-han—Netflix If the VIPs were Season 1’s sour note, then in Season 2, slow-moving side plots set among the guards and the search party looking for Squid Game Island provided less jarring but more extensive distractions from the main event.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Designers are drawn to the Carson fabric by Cone Denim for its wide range of uses.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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Other litigation encompasses a wide range of issues, including biometric privacy violations, pig-butchering scams, and account lockouts.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Whetstone sharpening involves soaking a low-to-high grit stone in water and gliding a dull blade up and down it at an angle, removing steel to create a sharp edge.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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With Neptune gliding through your third house of communication, learning and mental processes, everything from your thoughts to the dynamics of your inner circles will undergo a subtle but powerful transformation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What people have not always had is either the awareness or deep enough pockets, which means FIFA should reduce prices and fill these stadiums.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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After ten days of cruising Antarctic waters, dodging icebergs, and spotting elephant seals, the cruise’s 140 passengers could toss their Dramamine, catch a plane from the gravel runway at Frei Station research base, and fly straight back to Chile.—
Blair Braverman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Dec. 2024
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Starting at $203,000, the Sportster 25 Surf is the company’s newest, smallest, and sportiest boat, engineered for wake-surfers skilled enough to bob behind a boat cruising at 11 miles per hour.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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This time Haslem took a more expansive view of the ongoing process, with the Heat, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves among the teams believed to be the frontrunners in the Durant chase, if he is dealt.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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While the potential audience is expansive—with nearly 21% of U.S. adults living with chronic pain—seeking mass appeal should never come at the expense of relevance.—
Christy Saia-Owenby,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Sweeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeping. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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