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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 rooted
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
Stephen Key, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
In the House, lawmakers such as Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Andy Harris (R-MD) threatened to hold up the bill unless there were deeper spending cuts.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2025
Julie Swarstad Johnson, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
After inspecting the area, Jumper discovered the sounds came from a dog trapped in a 12-foot-deep well underneath the house.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
By recognizing the people behind the patents and placing their work in the public spotlight, the event invited deeper collaboration with industry and affirmed IP as a living, public-facing asset.
—Stephen Key, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
In the House, lawmakers such as Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Andy Harris (R-MD) threatened to hold up the bill unless there were deeper spending cuts.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2025
Noun
In time’s deeps, everything begins to engulf us, red galaxies winking from the end.
—Julie Swarstad Johnson, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
After inspecting the area, Jumper discovered the sounds came from a dog trapped in a 12-foot-deep well underneath the house.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Strategies For Leaders If deployed wisely, AI could lead to a profound advancement in how public agencies operate and serve their citizens equitably, effectively and sustainably.—
Darshan Tiwari,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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There’s already profound respect for what the Panthers have accomplished.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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But the three-time Oscar winner makes the most out of every line reading, not by going big (a near impossibility in an Anderson movie) but by setting Felicity’s fears and annoyances to a very low simmer.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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Four thousand years ago, however, Crete was also a crossroads dominated by a mysterious and largely still poorly understood Bronze Age culture that predated classical Greece.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The movie is led by Tom Hiddleston as the titular, mysterious Chuck Krantz, with a supporting cast that includes Mark Hamill, Mia Sara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Matthew Lillard, Annalise Basso and Kate Siegel.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Thus began an extended conversation about esoteric sounds that has continued to this day.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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These esoteric Calabi-Yau structures, formerly on the frontier of theoretical physics, could be just the beginning.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
13 May 2025
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Without a clear roadmap, friendship breakups often feel ambiguous, or sometimes lead to unnecessary hurt.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration’s April 22 news release contains some ambiguous language.—
Andrea Ruth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Recognizing that gulf is a sad thing for her, and Huston holds Anderson’s intense close-ups with an expression both loving and rueful at once. 40.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Healthy people can still experience short-term symptoms like fever, intense headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Jennifer Lopez are among his extensive list of A-list clientele.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a cornerstone in the world of Scotch Whisky, is one of the most extensive and prestigious judging events.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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That changed in April when Sundowns knocked out Cairo giants Al Ahly on away goals.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The Fever set a league record in 2024 for total home and away attendance, drawing 643,343 fans to 40 games — an average of more than 16,000.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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“Deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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