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as in profound
extending far downward
lowered their bucket down a deep well the ax made a deep cut into the wood
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as in low
having a low musical pitch or range
the tour guide had an impressively deep voice
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as in mysterious
being beyond one's powers to know, understand, or explain
a deep, dark secret that he took to his grave
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as in esoteric
difficult for one of ordinary knowledge or intelligence to understand
her poetry is now regarded as sentimental and not very deep
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as in ambiguous
having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
one of those deep passages in the Bible that can be interpreted in any number of different ways
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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
fell into a deep sleep after taking the potion
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as in inherent
firmly established over time
a deep devotion to obtaining justice for all, even society's most disadvantaged
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as in extensive
having considerable extent
an economist with a deep understanding of the forces that propel the global economy
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as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
I was so deep in the mystery novel that I didn't hear the doorbell
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as in away
not close in time or space
an episode in her deep past that she had never spoken about, even to her husband
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as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
sailors exploring the farther reaches of the briny deep
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as in abyss
an immeasurable depth or space
the belief that somewhere in the deep of outer space humankind will meet its ultimate destiny
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Recent Examples of deep
Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Buffalo grass' extreme-depth root system—up to six feet deep—tightly knits this grass to the ground.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Mike Kaye
updated January 3, Charlotte Observer, 4 Jan. 2026
So if your holiday spending didn’t quite dig you into this deep of a hole, debt relief programs likely aren’t the best fit for you.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Yet to consider this an album merely meant to capitalize on controversy, or a work that’s entirely tethered to the news cycle and the click economy, would be to miss Kneecap’s deep investment in something larger than themselves.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Buffalo grass' extreme-depth root system—up to six feet deep—tightly knits this grass to the ground.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Attempting that deep of a kick with a soggy field seemed like a dubious decision to begin with.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 3, Charlotte Observer, 4 Jan. 2026
So if your holiday spending didn’t quite dig you into this deep of a hole, debt relief programs likely aren’t the best fit for you.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
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These advancements demonstrate the technology’s rapid evolution from basic digital navigation to complex physical interaction, offering patients a path to re-engage with society in profound new ways.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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The film will chart Butcher’s life on and off the pitch, including the profound impact of losing his son, as well as his subsequent work with peer-support organization Combat2Coffee.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The group, originally signed to RCA Records, released two albums of bustling synth pop and opened for Harry Styles in the late twenty-tens but was cast off in the early days of the pandemic owing to low sales.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Senators Chris Murphy and Ruben Gallego have spoken publicly about wanting to pursue this, and Bedoya notes that there’s precedent for this action, citing Democrats’ recent introduction of a bill to break up the meatpacking industry to create lower prices for consumers.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger and is thrust into a journey real-life marine creatures as the film explores themes of friendship and courage.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Last House is about a family of four who are suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat keeping them trapped.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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As esoteric as its collection may seem, the bookstore itself makes exploration approachable.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Afshar has been returning to Iran’s southern islands of Hormuz and Qeshm since 2015, photographing the land, its residents and the invisible, esoteric forces that shape life there — the winds, which locals believe to be powerful entities.—
Adam Pourahmadi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The problem with the exhibition is not the works of art on view, but its ambiguous premise, its unwillingness to define its terms and approach the Lost Cause with historical clarity.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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The services can analyze all sorts of things, from the specific — such as a hotel bill that exceeded a preset limit — to the more ambiguous, such as whether a lawyer’s description of a task was too vague to be worthy of payment.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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By the final showdown, the production has made use of every bit of stage space, with sensational flying sequences (choreographed by Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant) that allow the vampires to float, hover, and—in one especially intense moment—dive from that bridge.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The moment has sparked an outpouring of empathy, with many pointing to the intense pressure drivers face on the job.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Stedman offers a heartfelt homage to the virtues of rural community and the natural beauty unique to Western Australia, as well as a critique of the strictures and dangers inherent in small-minded communities.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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In addition, inherent design flaws contributed to the disaster, notably the graphite end switches of the neutron-absorbing rods.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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My daughter’s learning disabilities required extensive intervention.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Broncos’ third-round pick didn’t take a top-30 visit or have extensive pre-draft communication with Denver, as the organization typically keeps its board close to its vest.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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