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sweeping

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of sweeping

having considerable extent

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

Synonyms of sweeping

broad, deep, expansive, extended, extensive, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, wide, wide-ranging, widespread

Words Related to sweeping

comprehensive, general, global, inclusive

boundless, endless, infinite, limitless, unlimited

capacious, commodious, roomy, spacious

Near Antonyms of sweeping

circumscribed, limited, restricted

Antonyms of sweeping

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