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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Adverb
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Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025 -
Start by thoroughly vacuuming the headboard to remove dirt, dust, and hair from the surface.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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On the morning of April 14, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit San Diego County and was widely felt across Southern California and northern Mexico.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Not all are widely used or studied for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in dark skin tones, specifically.—
Susan Bard,
Health,
3 May 2025
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“Sweepingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweepingly. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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