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
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Much of that owes to Jonny Greenwood’s score — its cello solos replacing the genre’s traditional guitar strings and sweeping orchestras — which gives the onscreen action an otherworldly feeling.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 28 Feb. 2026
Best Supporting Actress One of Hickey’s bugaboos is the way the supporting races have often been gift-wrapped early, with co-leads like Emilia Pérez’s Zoe Saldaña and A Real Pain’s Kieran Culkin sweeping to victory.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Below, find the 10 most memorable celebrity wedding looks ever, featuring sweeping trains, beaded corsets, yards of tulle, and so many more stunning details.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Much of that owes to Jonny Greenwood’s score — its cello solos replacing the genre’s traditional guitar strings and sweeping orchestras — which gives the onscreen action an otherworldly feeling.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
There are 34 outstanding bills, including sweeping social media restrictions for minors, a revival of language closing the marijuana loophole and legislation to scrap low-earning college degrees.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 28 Feb. 2026
Best Supporting Actress One of Hickey’s bugaboos is the way the supporting races have often been gift-wrapped early, with co-leads like Emilia Pérez’s Zoe Saldaña and A Real Pain’s Kieran Culkin sweeping to victory.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeping
Adjective
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Half Acre has excess capacity in part due to a broader downturn in the craft brewing market.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, some experts are skeptical of impact of New Delhi's regulatory changes on investments as border tensions between India and China remain unresolved and the broader geostrategic competition between the two persists.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its decades-long monitoring in the bay documented seagrass loss that helped restart flagging efforts to stop pollution flowing from stormwater and leaky septic tanks in 2019.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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And this week, being in a place baked in good vibes, should keep the adrenaline flowing.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Last June, Naomi Welikala noticed a line curving around the block of her local American Legion, an unassuming building that rarely invited commotion.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The skull distortion was so extensive that physical reconstruction wasn’t possible.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Treatments are extensive and popular with visitors and locals alike, so be sure to book ahead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Their outfits were deliberate, their conversations drifting loudly through the opening sets from TLF Trio and Tariq Al-Sabir.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Surviving and thriving for 150 years requires ongoing commitment, generosity, leadership and the unique ability to adapt repeatedly without drifting from or losing one’s core values.—
David Swanson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pair it with wide-leg trousers and a blazer for dinner, tuck it into jeans for a casual afternoon, or layer it beneath a cardigan for cooler days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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In order to arrive at our eyes (or instruments), a signal has to go through a wide variety of environments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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Motion capture imaging The researchers used motion capture imaging at Oxford’s flight hall to film a Harris’s hawk gliding from one perch to another.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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If horseback riding and hiking aren't really your thing, opt to spend your mornings practicing yoga or gliding along the zip-line course before booking a relaxing treatment at the full-service spa.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Working in batches, drop batter into hot oil using tablespoon or a cookie scoop, and fry, turning as needed until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Sweeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeping. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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