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or swathe
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as in strip
a long narrow area
The mower cut a swath through the tall grass. A large swath of the country was affected by the hurricane. From the cliffside, we enjoyed a stunning view of the swath of coastline below.
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Recent Examples of swath
Look no further than CBS, where a high-profile reimagining of the CBS Evening News is still evolving, with network executives tinkering with the format to keep loyal viewers while creating something that can appeal to a wider swath of the population.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
All of which can be read as an attempt by Trump to potentially overturn vast swaths of actions during his predecessor’s term, from pardons to executive orders and more — essentially erasing Biden from the legislative and policy books.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Beyond swaths of wild grasses and shrubs, the East End’s famously wide sky meets the Great Peconic’s deep-blue depths in a postcard-perfect horizon line.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Large swaths of young audiences in America still had relatively cohesive viewing habits.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
All of which can be read as an attempt by Trump to potentially overturn vast swaths of actions during his predecessor’s term, from pardons to executive orders and more — essentially erasing Biden from the legislative and policy books.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Beyond swaths of wild grasses and shrubs, the East End’s famously wide sky meets the Great Peconic’s deep-blue depths in a postcard-perfect horizon line.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Large swaths of young audiences in America still had relatively cohesive viewing habits.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swath
Noun
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The next images that appear depict three sequential viewpoints, suggesting the frames of a film strip, of a baby’s crowning head.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Do people have access to the basics – food, medical care and water – in the south of the strip?—
Sarah-Grace Mankarious,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Noun
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To build smarter, more agile systems, organizations should begin by conducting a thorough audit of their current resources to identify areas where AI can enhance existing processes.—
David Jones,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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On Sunday morning, the area around 13500 Palm Ave. remained an active crime scene.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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In recent years, South Korea, Japan and the US have drawn closer together, working to counter Chinese influence in the strategically important Asia-Pacific region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Bear Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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But one of the main attractions to Ardross was its 2,000 acres of land.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Swath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swath. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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