SWEEPING Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of sweeping

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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Relevance

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sweeping

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verb

present participle of sweep

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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straightening

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Recent Examples of sweeping

Adjective

The report comes three months after a federal judge ordered sweeping reforms at the facility and appointed two court monitors to assess the conditions at the facility. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 That doesn't mean retirees should make sweeping portfolio changes whenever inflation rises, however. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

Paris — After a heavy-handed response to the student protests sweeping France, the government has changed tack. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 After winning Game 1 on Sunday at home, the Dream went on the road and beat the Washington Mystics, 93-75, on Wednesday in Game 2, sweeping the best-of-three series. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweeping

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeping

Adjective

The broader testing program is intended to evaluate the vehicles and their operating approach under increasingly representative conditions.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
The top trade envoys for China and the European Union agreed Friday on a broad initial deal following two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over trade imbalances, the EU trade commissioner said.

— Sam McNeil, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of broad

Verb

The cash is flowing to candidates, super PACs and industry groups aiming to shape policy fights in Washington.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Olivia Rodrigo originally planned to hit the stage at her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in August in an iconic floor-length, flowing white gown.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of flowing

Verb

The space seamlessly flows into a dining area and a custom kitchen outfitted with curving cabinetry, stainless steel shelving, Caesarstone countertops, a contoured island, and a breakfast nook.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Designed by Behar Font & Partners, the building’s curving silhouette and glass façade evoke the slender form of a tulip blossom.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of curving

Adjective

While the property’s extensive and expensive renovation has elevated nearly every corner of the resort, the room doors appear to have been overlooked.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

Verb

Expect to see plenty of holidaymakers and honeymooners hanging out by the pool or drifting in and out of the on-site spa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The issue, of course, stems from the sound of rider screams from the coaster drifting into the residential area.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of drifting

Adjective

Expanding final assembly facilities must therefore be matched by reliable deliveries from suppliers and sufficient skilled labour across the wider production network.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
In our view, that would be strong evidence of a Tier-1 bottom and an important signal for the wider market.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

Shamet shot three-of-four from deep for 13 points in 16 minutes, and Clarkson scored seven points in nine minutes.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
With c, the followup to last year’s UNMUSIQUE, Lucy is now two full-length projects deep for deadAir, sporting a new distribution deal with Atlantic and trying to translate their dreamscapes for bigger crowds.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026