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as in abysses
the lowest point or level
the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression
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as in heights
the most extreme or advanced point
even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope
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Recent Examples of depths
Yet travelers who only know these waters from shoreline cities often miss their quieter side, where shipwrecks rest beneath clear depths, small ports wake to foghorns and science teams study a living ecosystem in real time.
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Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
At such depths, even minor disturbances can obscure visibility and damage artifacts that have remained intact for centuries.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
No pockets and no closure gives you the freedom to really stuff it, but the size means nothing is getting lost in the depths.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Even with its unnecessary detours, Singing reaches this wild reverie in the end—a voice reclaimed to report, softly, from the fathomless depths of the human experience.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Inspired by her magical storytelling and the world around him, Julián dreams of becoming a mermaid – sparking a dazzling journey from the borough’s sunlit streets to the mystical depths of the sea.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
From the depths of Hawkins Lab?
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
But the 2-month-old war in Iran has driven the relationship into lower depths.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Fan-favorite players find ways to shine from the depths of the later rounds.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
At such depths, even minor disturbances can obscure visibility and damage artifacts that have remained intact for centuries.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
No pockets and no closure gives you the freedom to really stuff it, but the size means nothing is getting lost in the depths.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Even with its unnecessary detours, Singing reaches this wild reverie in the end—a voice reclaimed to report, softly, from the fathomless depths of the human experience.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Inspired by her magical storytelling and the world around him, Julián dreams of becoming a mermaid – sparking a dazzling journey from the borough’s sunlit streets to the mystical depths of the sea.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
From the depths of Hawkins Lab?
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
But the 2-month-old war in Iran has driven the relationship into lower depths.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Fan-favorite players find ways to shine from the depths of the later rounds.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depths
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Jean-Pierre is an artifact of an age that looks recent on paper but feels prehistoric in practice—the age of pantsuits, the word ’empowerment,’ the musical Hamilton, the cheap therapeutic entreaties to ‘work on yourself’ and ‘lean in’ to various corporate abysses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Dec. 2025
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On the other side of the country, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, a longtime reader favorite, is a warm alternative to sterile airport abysses.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Oct. 2024
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According to Beale’s website, the Gardner campus would be set back from existing infrastructure by more than 100 feet and building heights would comply with the city’s 60-foot limit.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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For the Knicks to reach heights unseen in more than 50 years, Towns will need to continue playing the kind of defense he’s proven capable of during this playoff stretch.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The raging cartel war pits Los Chapitos and their allies against loyalists of Zambada.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The jungle primary pits all candidates — regardless of political affiliation — against one another for the two-year term, with the two top vote-getters advancing to the general election in November.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Emma Grede, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Good American jeans, said her businesses are being changed by artificial intelligence, though there are some areas that are off limits.—
Francine Lacqua,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Keep it simple, stay within your limits, and choose what actually supports you long term.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Warriors and Lancers finished as co-champions last season, so middles Jocund Binder and Alman Hassan will look to be part of the winning recipe for an outright title in 2026.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The 52-year-old wore a black triangle bikini top with high-cut bottoms and wrapped a towel around herself.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the flare bottoms add balance to outfits with heavier tops like structured blazers or billowy blouses.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Depths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depths. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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