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
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 July 2025
An elevated boardwalk and trail located at Ludington State Park, Skyline Trail, along a half-mile wooded ridge walk with sweeping views of the open dunes at the south end of the park, according to the DNR.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 July 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
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Oscar-winner Graham King—the mastermind behind the box-office juggernaut Bohemian Rhapsody—Michael promises to deliver a sweeping cinematic look into the life, career, and legacy of the King of Pop.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 July 2025
An elevated boardwalk and trail located at Ludington State Park, Skyline Trail, along a half-mile wooded ridge walk with sweeping views of the open dunes at the south end of the park, according to the DNR.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 July 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
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If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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Further details about Stargate and the broader partnership are not immediately known.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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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
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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 Interview, Part One In this two-part discussion, Rockwell reflects on his extensive career and speaks to the many considerations that go into designing a restaurant.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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This characterization, which is usually reserved for drug cartels or mafia groups, enables the French police to deploy extensive investigative powers under French law, including wiretapping the personal devices of X employees.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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Previous research indicates that, compared to pessimists, optimists enjoy wider social circles, tend to be perceived as more likeable and are more likely to be accepted by their peers.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Wayfair offers a wide range of storage options to suit any room, including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, entryways, and even backyards, with smart solutions starting at just $12.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Whetstone sharpening involves soaking a low-to-high grit stone in water and gliding a dull blade up and down it at an angle, removing steel to create a sharp edge.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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With Neptune gliding through your third house of communication, learning and mental processes, everything from your thoughts to the dynamics of your inner circles will undergo a subtle but powerful transformation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Bullying is often a symptom of something deeper, like insecurity, anxiety, trauma, or difficulty regulating emotions, says Shaw.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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The compromise extends beyond SharePoint due to its deep integration with Microsoft's platform, including Office, Teams, OneDrive and Outlook.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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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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Starting at $203,000, the Sportster 25 Surf is the company’s newest, smallest, and sportiest boat, engineered for wake-surfers skilled enough to bob behind a boat cruising at 11 miles per hour.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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President Donald Trump has announced a new, expansive round of tariffs that could hike prices for a range of goods in Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The pool decks fore and aft are expansive, dotted with lounges and exceptional sea views.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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“Sweeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeping. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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