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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New York City is systematically erasing its public seating.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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For me, that means systematically cutting meetings that aren’t strictly necessary, keeping tabs on the latest AI tools to automate repetitive work, and blocking time for writing and strategizing how to improve our products.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Rinsing them thoroughly helps keep these unfortunate extras off your plate, and also improves the flavor and texture of the peaches by removing any unwanted grit.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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The ingredients are tumbled in a large slanted drum, allowing the hot, sticky asphalt cement to thoroughly coat the stones and sand.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Ukraine’s kit at Euro 2020 also caused a stir because part of its design featured an outline of the country that included Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014 but still widely recognised as part of Ukraine.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But their thematic concerns actually vary widely.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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“Sweepingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweepingly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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