Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: sweeping

Synonyms:

Synonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Synonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Antonyms:

Antonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Antonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Usage examples:

A blistering and deadly heat wave, which the Italian Meteorological Society has named Cerberus after the three-headed monster that features in Dante’s ‘Inferno’ as a guard to the gates of hell, is sweeping across parts of southern Europe.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/cerberus-heat-wave-sweeps-across-europe-2/

After licking its wounds following heavy losses to Russia in 2014, Ukraine implemented sweeping reforms to its military force structure and training to enable the resistance we are seeing today.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/01/05/russia-ukraine-next-war-lessons-china-taiwan-strategy-technology-deterrence/

After sweeping through the Red Wings, Sabres and Penguins — three rivals in the playoff chase — the Islanders have a chance to put an exclamation mark on this week to remember when the Capitals come to town on Saturday.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/10/clutch-play-in-third-periods-at-center-of-islanders-playoff-push/

A man has been seriously injured by a fallen tree in Sheffield as Storm Otto is sweeping across the region.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1736128/uk-storm-otto-sheffield-tree-falls-weather-winds-Endcliffe-Vale-Road-man-injured

Among the highlights in the boys meet was Steven West of Sandia claiming the 1,600-meter title, Mason Lovato of Volcano Vista sweeping the two hurdles finals, and Sandia Prep capturing first in the sprint medley relay.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2588132/seckler-stepping-aside-at-eldorado.html

Among the leading candidates, Calderón and Herod were the only two who said they would stop the controversial practice of sweeping homeless encampments that began under outgoing Mayor Michael Hancock.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/04/04/denver-election-results-mayor/

ANDONI Iraola has urged to be more clinical, despite sweeping aside Hibernian 4-0 in Marbella.

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23654903.andoni-iraola-afc-bournemouth-win-v-hibernian/?ref=rss

And still, for another four more hours in the middle of the night, the members continued their heated discussions, making sweeping changes to the council’s power structure and setting Maui County’s policy future in a new direction.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/01/a-sleepover-for-county-council-marathon-maui-meeting-raises-concerns-about-public-participation/

A new puzzle that is sweeping social media has been putting people's mathematical skills to the test, as they try to figure out how much money one man made off of a cow.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/absurd-cow-puzzle-leaving-people-31590698

A Pop-A-Shot basketball arcade game stands in the corner of the deck, taking in sweeping views of the city below.

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/10/15/the-tenant-from-hell-she-checked-into-a-luxury-airbnb-then-refused-to-pay-or-leave-its-been-540-days/

AP VoteCast, a sweeping survey of the 2020 electorate, found that about 6 in 10 self-identified union members supported Biden, a margin that outpaced Trump but was not commanding.

Source: https://wtop.com/news/2023/06/biden-returns-to-philadelphia-to-rally-with-union-workers-in-first-big-event-of-his-2024-campaign/

As AI and ML evolve in tandem with sweeping advances in robotics and automation, the economic impact will be tectonic.

Source: https://venturebeat.com/ai/how-ai-is-transforming-business-outcomes-across-industries-and-sectors/

As elections approach, sweeping generalizations have a certain allure that often energizes the frustrated and captivates the hopeful.

Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/07/08/three-warnings-about-the-2024-election-season/

Aside from sweeping the lowly Royals last month — their only series win in their last 11 attempts (1-7-3) — they have not won three straight games since May 27-30, a few days before Judge’s toe slammed into the Dodger Stadium wall.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/08/11/length-of-yankees-struggles-indicative-of-what-team-truly-is/

As if the smoke and haze sweeping in from fires in Canada weren’t enough, some parts of New York City are swarming with aphids.

Source: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2204742/first-smoky-air-now-clouds-of-bugs-winged-aphids-invade-new-york-city.html

A sweeping and unsparing critique, it’s also well written, frequently surprising and, because history tends to rhyme, increasingly urgent.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2023-12-22/column-the-best-tech-books-of-2023

A sweeping set of federal indictments targeting New Jersey’s DeCavalcante crime family in 1999 named Mr. Cerchio as a Lucchese associate.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/nyregion/men-robberies-nyc-organized-crime.html

A wave of ribbon-cutting ceremonies is sweeping the Saudi capital as multinationals face a January deadline to open regional headquarters in the Gulf kingdom or lose out on government contracts.

Source: https://www.news24.com/fin24/international/foreign-firms-race-to-open-saudi-offices-before-deadline-20231119