as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
in a bold move, the secretary of the treasury sweepingly transformed the nation's banking system
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Recent Examples of sweepingly
Even more sweepingly, slavery itself must end, everywhere, immediately, and forever.
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Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Akhil Reed Amar, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweepingly
Adverb
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Their heritage and prestige is systematically being taken away from them.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kurchenko was also close to Viktor Yanukovych, the Kremlin-leaning Ukrainian president at the time, and was later accused by the succeeding Ukrainian government of systematically evading millions in taxes with the collusion of officials in Yanukovych’s administration.—
Olena Loginova,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Geryon who is metaphorically and perhaps in reality a monster is infatuated with Herakles, but the internal world of Geryon is so thoroughly inspected.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Let the pan heat thoroughly, about three to five minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Cirrus is the first to implement the safety system in single-engine piston aircraft, which are more widely flown versus a jet.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their images were broadcast widely on Venezuelan television, face down with their arms tied behind their backs.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Sweepingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweepingly. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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