as in broad
having considerable extent
calls for sweeping changes in the way the nation manages security in its major ports
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as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
the wind swept across the plain without respite
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as in curving
to turn away from a straight line or course
from this point the mountain range sweeps to the northeast and extends into the next state
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Recent Examples of sweeping
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
Visitors can explore a network of scenic loop trails that wind through salt marshes and mangrove habitats, or opt for shorter, accessible paths with sweeping views over the Indian River Lagoon.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 June 2026
For optimal absorption, Tilbury recommends sweeping the moisturizer up and outward across your face, then gently pressing the product in with your fingertips.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
The contemporary residence in New York's scenic Lower Hudson Valley sits above the treeline, with sweeping views across the rolling landscape.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
Visitors can explore a network of scenic loop trails that wind through salt marshes and mangrove habitats, or opt for shorter, accessible paths with sweeping views over the Indian River Lagoon.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Verb
In Season 2, Ned searches for a journalistic crusade after sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 June 2026
For optimal absorption, Tilbury recommends sweeping the moisturizer up and outward across your face, then gently pressing the product in with your fingertips.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sweeping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeping
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Organizing the festival during wartime has given it a broader purpose, Isaienko said.
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Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
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There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
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Venture funding is also flowing into European defense technology, such as drones and autonomous systems.
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The tracks where the train derailed are on a curving section of a bridge over the Grand Calumet River.
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The innovative Panoramic Display consists of a 48-inch screen curving from door to door along the base of the windshield.
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Barrett and Jackson each reported the most extensive travel of court justices promoting their books in 2025.
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Just south of the circle, subsequent construction of the Icon Miami complex, though, destroyed extensive additional evidence of Tequesta occupation in the bedrock, including scores of holes likely dug for wooden dwelling support posts.
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Without it, the experience risks drifting into the broad category of pretty resort dinner.
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People often watch them with comments from other viewers drifting across their screens.
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Members love Thrive Market's wide selection of high-quality products and speedy shipping.
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Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.
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And for the best views, get one of the small, stylish rooms on the fourth floor—you’ll be able to see the ships gliding by.
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Mars is spending the final days of the month gliding past the famous Pleiades star cluster (also known as the Seven Sisters) and this celestial encounter will not be this easy to see again for years.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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Facing intense competition, Accor recognized the need for deeper customer retention and advocacy.
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“Sweeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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