How to Use sweeping in a Sentence

sweeping

1 of 2 noun
  • The porch needs a good sweeping.
  • My mother-in-law spent days cleaning and sweeping before Passover.
    — Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Before the sweeping was done, the first of the visitors arrived.
    — Katy Reckdahl, NOLA.com, 2 Jan. 2021
  • Street sweeping may not be the only thing to fall by the wayside, as storms often bring power outages.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The dirt floors of historic homes required daily sweeping to keep them clean and compacted.
    — Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The plan offered a sweeping, if sometimes vague, path to creating that safety net.
    — Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2022
  • When the budget was revealed on Monday, however, no such sweeping was part of it.
    — The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2023
  • The extreme cold sweeping into Minnesota over the next few days might mean car troubles.
    — Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • In the new New York, broom-sweeping is perhaps more essential than ever.
    — Susan Mulcahy, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2020
  • Over the short term, the reductions in street sweeping could still allow for a modest expansion in cleanings.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2021
  • The riding of the bus or the sweeping of one’s floor before starting one’s work might be part of that process of getting to someplace unknown.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Has any been allocated for recycling or street sweeping, Schleifer asked.
    — Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 31 May 2022
  • Towing for street sweeping was roughly two-thirds of his revenue, owner Phil Bard told the local news site.
    — John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 9 May 2023
  • But how exactly does the federal government have the power to issue an edict this sweeping?
    — John McCormack, National Review, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Be conscious of shedding, and do daily preemptive sweeping or vacuuming to clean up any hair.
    — Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Wearing shoes in the home tracks soil from outside, leaving floors dirtier and requiring more frequent sweeping.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Daily vacuuming and sweeping can become a daunting task, especially if your dog sheds a lot.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The novel seems to approach the sweeping, multigenerational sagas of Zink’s pen pal Franzen.
    — Madeleine Schwartz, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2019
  • Street sweeping will clean alleys on Wednesdays from July through September.
    — Joshua Stewart, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 July 2017
  • This sweeping occurs when the exhaust is deflected into a horizontal wind that picks up and carries dust particles.
    — The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2023
  • Analysts said Washington may have to look outside its own ranks to get a thorough sweeping of mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Think Blue outreach and education initiative to make the public more aware of stormwater pollution and the need for street sweeping.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Tyler’s music for the character is alternately uplifting, light-stepping and sweeping, and seeks to recall the blockbusters of his youth.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2023
  • This year, street sweeping has been arranged to not occur on garbage and recycling collection days as much as possible, according to city officials.
    — Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Primary bathrooms, where hair and buildup from products like dry shampoo can leave floors a mess, are another high-traffic area of the house that can benefit from regular sweeping.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The sweeping of the ice changes the trajectory and direction of the stone and cleans the surface of any debris; much strategy is involved for how and when to delivery the stone and sweep the ice.
    — Cheryl Wray, AL.com, 9 Feb. 2018
  • After three-and-a-half months of relatively smooth operations, however, the Ravens surely did not expect a blow this sweeping.
    — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 1 Dec. 2020
  • Finally, the broom is stitched flat—the Shakers began doing this in the early 19th century, for more effective sweeping—and the ends are cut off even.
    — Liz Logan, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Scientists have started investigating the science behind guiding the stone down the ice to its target, the house, through the player's vigorous sweeping.
    — Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2010
  • Though the buyout program helped the Bureau of Street Services to cut costs, the move to reduce street sweeping could take a big bite out the city’s revenue from parking tickets.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2021

sweeping

2 of 2 adjective
  • He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.
  • Use a mop or a damp cloth, rather than sweeping.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
  • Here is the sweeping cadence that keeps floors fresh.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
  • To be fair, this wasn’t a sweeping mandate.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The sweeping motions around my jaw, neck, and cheeks erased it all.
    — Annie Blay, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Such sweeping judgments went too far.
    — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Wiener’s bill is the most sweeping measure on the table so far.
    — Dustin Gardiner, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2023
  • But both parties have tried to pass sweeping bills in the last five or six years and have failed.
    — CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Some rooms even have private plunge pools and sweeping valley views.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Want to take in sweeping views from a mountaintop?
    — Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • There are eight ends per game, two less than games at the Olympics, and there is no sweeping.
    — ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Top-floor suites offer balconies with sweeping rooftop views.
    — Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The flight offers sweeping panoramic views immersed in shades of red and gold.
    — Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Aim for useful tweaks, not sweeping overhauls.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
  • The balcony rooms offer stunning, sweeping views of the red roofed city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
  • At the top, we were rewarded with sweeping views over the turquoise flats and nearby cays.
    — Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The space takes in the sweeping Bay, East Bay hills and golf course views.
    — David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Alcaraz with his sweeping north-south movement and crush-and-rush bravery.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • Tired of constant sweeping and mopping?
    — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Trump said those payments would come from his sweeping tax bill passed by Congress last year.
    — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Surrounding trails offer sweeping views of rolling hills for miles.
    — Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • So that's a pretty sweeping statement.
    — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The world needed time to embrace its sweeping, detailed grandeur.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
  • Affordability will not be solved by a sweeping law or one clever cap.
    — J.d. Hayworth, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Sun Tone bronzing drops add a bit of warmth, ahead of a healthy sweeping powder blush across her cheeks.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
  • An observation deck on its roof would offer sweeping views of the city.
    — Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • At least one analyst thinks the sweeping changes can give Peloton a boost.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Five starts are not enough to draw sweeping conclusions about someone this team is still getting to know.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 May 2026
  • Take the easy, half-mile Nature Trail to see sweeping desert vistas.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
  • The sweeping success of the Middle-earth saga began that day.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026

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