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
Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
When the feeling of pandemonium takes over, our instinct is often to try to regain control through sweeping personal change.
—Shira Gill, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to these two AL Central teams, the Kansas City Royals also advanced on Wednesday, sweeping the Baltimore Orioles.
—Ftw Staff, For The Win, 3 Oct. 2024
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Republican lawmakers sent the measure before voters, proposing sweeping and retroactive changes to judicial elections at the same time that 69 judges are on the ballot.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
When the feeling of pandemonium takes over, our instinct is often to try to regain control through sweeping personal change.
—Shira Gill, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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The following weekly digest is written and compiled by the Trans Formations Project, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to tracking and educating about the anti-trans legislative crisis currently sweeping the United States.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition to these two AL Central teams, the Kansas City Royals also advanced on Wednesday, sweeping the Baltimore Orioles.
—Ftw Staff, For The Win, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeping
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However, per Bloomberg, Apple has plans to rework the device and lower the cost in an attempt to appeal to a broader consumer base.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sitting within its broader spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, the strategic addition is kicking off with a selection of dresses priced $595 to $1,000.Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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The flower’s strong, curving stem makes the work not so much forceful as definitive.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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But by using the holographic dictionary to look at the particles from their other perspective, as a gently curving space-time, physicists can calculate the outcome using Einstein’s gravity equations and then translate the answer back to get a sense of how the nuclei would smash together.Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
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The 725,000-square-foot center underwent an extensive renovation beginning in 2008.Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Lego Store in Downtown Disney that has been closed for an extensive remodel since early October will reopen on Dec. 1, according to the Disneyland website.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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Many of the recipients are college students from a wide range of schools nationwide, including Ohio State University, Clemson University in South Carolina, the University of Southern California and Missouri State University, NBC News has confirmed.Char Adams, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Microsoft hasn't shared a full version release date or announced wider availability.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Existing hypersonic systems primarily rely on glide bodies, which are launched to high altitudes and speeds by rockets before gliding back down.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Eye-catching new vessels, from luxury liners gliding through the Caribbean and Mediterranean to expedition ships exploring remote polar regions, offer something for nearly every type of traveler.David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The occasionally deep thinkers on the Grading The Week crew don’t mind coaches who refuse to stick to sports.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The rain will be history, but the cold will be even deeper.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Milwaukee had opened up a two-run lead in the seventh inning and appeared to be cruising thanks to back-to-back home runs from Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick.Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, there’s no guarantee as to whether any one individual will take to cruising or not.David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The city is renowned for its expansive array of fine dining establishments, luxurious hotels and tourist attractions.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ideal for hosting, a private dining room, a chef’s catering kitchen, and a lounge boasting an expansive terrace are available to residents.Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Sweeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeping. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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