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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
True Black 400, making the deep, dark depths of space even more gorgeous.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
For me no one explores the depths of her emotions with her voice the way Billie does.
—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
The mine stopped running in the 1930s as water accumulated in its depths and new Depression-era regulations crimped private possession of gold in favor of paper currency, said Kaleb Brown, a spokesman for National Land Realty.
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Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2026
Spanning over seven feet, Rothko used the canvas to explore the depths of various shades of red and black.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
The Washington Wizards are in the depths of a significant rebuild, finishing the 2025-26 NBA season with a 17-65 record.
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Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The poem has other emotional, psychological, scene-setting depths.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The screaming creature fell into the sea, sinking below the depths.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
This review is more about the home user experience than diving down into the murky depths of geekdom to verify manufacturer claims.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
For me no one explores the depths of her emotions with her voice the way Billie does.
—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
26 June 2026
The mine stopped running in the 1930s as water accumulated in its depths and new Depression-era regulations crimped private possession of gold in favor of paper currency, said Kaleb Brown, a spokesman for National Land Realty.
—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 June 2026
Spanning over seven feet, Rothko used the canvas to explore the depths of various shades of red and black.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
The Washington Wizards are in the depths of a significant rebuild, finishing the 2025-26 NBA season with a 17-65 record.
—
Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The poem has other emotional, psychological, scene-setting depths.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The screaming creature fell into the sea, sinking below the depths.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
This review is more about the home user experience than diving down into the murky depths of geekdom to verify manufacturer claims.
—
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depths
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The diversity of plant heights mimics what’s found in a forest and, as a bonus, offers better wildlife habitat.
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Still, the stock market continues to test new heights and is expected to tempt private equity owners and other investors to get out while the getting’s good.
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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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Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Plano for June 7th - June 13th, 2026.
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The Nathan’s Famous contest is a mix of athleticism and testing human limits.
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House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.
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Point Loma’s middles dominated, with 6-foot-5 Trevor Rutt and 6-4 Waylon Lundeen taking advantage of the undersized Cardinals.
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One level higher, the hot tub and heated pool buzz with young 30- and 40-somethings and families gather around the nearby fire pits to roast complimentary s’mores.
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The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
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The two-piece features a roomy crewneck pullover, plus oh-so comfy bottoms.
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Skirts, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, hats, headbands, wristbands and socks must be completely white (allowing for one centimeter of trim).
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“Depths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depths. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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