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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
This first three-dimensional cross-sectional image goes 11 miles) below the crater and shows what appear to be various pools of magma at different depths, with rock or other material between them and more numerous toward the southeast of the crater.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
January pulls you into the depths of your psyche and beneath the surface of love, asking you to slow down long enough to feel something real.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
In the past, water levels were managed at depths that were too high, which obliterated tree islands that served as important habitat for wildlife such as alligators and deer.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
It is also equipped to operate multibeam echo sounders (MBES) at depths of up to 9,842 feet (3,000 meters).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
These other kinds percolate through the bedrock to shallower depths and hence are cooler.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
And in 2026, the chilly months are teeming with rare appearances and fresh collaborations capable of inspiring a trip to the theater even in the darkest depths of winter.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The ocean, with its variable currents, depths and temperatures, is a starkly different environment.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
While the magnitudes and epicenter depths varied between the events, three of the four occurred offshore, limiting the immediate impact on populations but highlighting the area’s constant tectonic activity.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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.—
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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.—
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After a transformational year, Narváez is ready to improve and reach new heights in his second Red Sox season.—
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But this year, the desire for a personalized home is reaching new heights.—
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Outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and infinity pools are carefully sited to offer stunning views without detracting from the scenery, reinforcing the sense that every feature has its place in the overall narrative of the property.—
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Some fruit pits and seeds, like those in apples and pears, contain traces of cyanide, which is harmful to birds.—
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Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!—
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But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.—
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They are led by junior outside hitter Grace Houston (318 kills) and middles Kaylani Feliciano-Taele (227), Brooke Stark (151) and Samantha Nichols (124).—
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House Flies House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.—
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Featuring a high-rise waistband and leg-elongating straight-leg fit, the bottoms are oh-so-flattering.—
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Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the bottoms are just beginning to brown.—
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“Depths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depths. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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