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
Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The president signed the sweeping order within hours of taking office, signaling that curtailing the rights of trans people is a top priority for his administration.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 23 Jan. 2025
Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The wintry mix and rain sweeping across the Northeast continued Monday as another run of bad weather was set to hit the region later this week, meteorologists say.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
With 610 rooms, starting at around 300 dollars ($208) a night, the landmark hotel offers a sweeping view of the St. Lawrence River.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The president signed the sweeping order within hours of taking office, signaling that curtailing the rights of trans people is a top priority for his administration.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Tampa Bay is tied with Atlanta at 8-7 but no longer controls its destiny in the NFC South because the Falcons own the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The wintry mix and rain sweeping across the Northeast continued Monday as another run of bad weather was set to hit the region later this week, meteorologists say.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeping
Adjective
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This reflects a broader trend of teams relying on a patchwork of partial sponsors to keep operations running smoothly, moving away from the strong backing typically offered by a single sponsor.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Room for a deal The 10% duties are a far cry from the upwards of 60% tariffs that Trump had threatened to levy on China during his campaign, signaling that there could be more to come if the two sides are not able to reach a deal on a broader host of issues.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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Its design is inspired by ancient Sun worship, as well as watchtowers that were once used to warn Chinese Emperors of seaborne attacks, and its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that echo the sound of the waves.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In the first study of its kind, scientists have used extensive data to identify that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a significantly lower life expectancy than their neurotypical peers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2025
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The move to cast Culpo in the John Wells drama is part of Fox’s extensive Super Bowl LIX coverage.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
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But just as Maresca’s team grew steadily more passive after taking the lead, so too did Jackson fail to press home his advantage against a back line exploited by a wide range of attackers in recent weeks.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Getaway Enjoy the Outdoors Hit the Beach With 2.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean-fronting shoreline, Sullivan’s Island’s main draw is its pristine shoreline, a wide sandy stretch prime for sandcastle-building and sunbathing.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The area is bustling with locals and tourists strolling the waterfront, shopping, dining, and snapping photos of cruise ships gliding in and out of the area.—
Tomeka Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2024
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The production pushes his performance even further, as director Browning follows Dracula’s gliding, subtly batlike gait and lights his bulging stare to make the whites of his eyes gleam.—
Celia Mattison,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Then Werfel jumped up, screaming, his face a deep purple, his eyes bulging.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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There’s no way to justify the drop in targets from 170 and 171 in his first two years in Miami to 123, and the precipitous drop in deep throws.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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After ten days of cruising Antarctic waters, dodging icebergs, and spotting elephant seals, the cruise’s 140 passengers could toss their Dramamine, catch a plane from the gravel runway at Frei Station research base, and fly straight back to Chile.—
Blair Braverman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Celtics are cruising off of stellar chemistry and roster continuity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Governing by fiat also contributes to an increasingly expansive view of executive powers.—
Nolan Finley,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Just as producers in the west have found buyers increasingly discerning and risk-averse in the hunt for hits, there is little room for incredibly expansive ideas in India.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Sweeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeping. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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