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or swathe
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as in strip
a long narrow area
The mower cut a swath through the tall grass. A large swath of the country was affected by the hurricane. From the cliffside, we enjoyed a stunning view of the swath of coastline below.
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Recent Examples of swath
The Eaton fire was fueled by intense winds that pushed flames from Eaton Canyon west into neighborhoods across Altadena, flattening larger swaths of the community.
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Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
By contrast, George W. Bush faced derision for his tentative response after Hurricane Katrina flooded large swaths of New Orleans in 2005.
—Adam Nagourney, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Prior to Trump being sworn in for a second term on Monday, the president’s threats to place conditions on federal aid to California were said to be gaining traction, even as the fires continued to obliterate swaths of the state.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2025
No matter what, swaths of the region will have to be rebuilt.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
By contrast, George W. Bush faced derision for his tentative response after Hurricane Katrina flooded large swaths of New Orleans in 2005.
—Adam Nagourney, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Prior to Trump being sworn in for a second term on Monday, the president’s threats to place conditions on federal aid to California were said to be gaining traction, even as the fires continued to obliterate swaths of the state.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2025
No matter what, swaths of the region will have to be rebuilt.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swath
Noun
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Plans called for vertical metal siding and a blue accent strip along the top portion of the building.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2025
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Israeli leaders said one of their primary objectives in the war was to end Hamas’s governance of the strip, but the lack of an alternative has afforded the group an opening for its return.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The full marathoners continued the 26.2 mile course along the Brickell and Coconut Grove areas before heading back to the finish line at Bayfront Park.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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After the fire was extinguished, authorities found the remains of 17-year-old Maggie Long in an area that was badly damaged by flames.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Pack your appetite, as there are more than 13,000 restaurants representing more than 70 countries and American regions, Houston's dining scene is as diverse as its population of over 6 million.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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California will be the first region in the U.S. to use floating wind turbines.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Unlike land, much of the Gulf is federal property managed by the U.S. government.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Before Central Florida was known for its theme parks, the area served as mostly cattle ranching land and provided fertile ground for citrus groves.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Swath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swath. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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