1
: a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
built a bridge over the chasm
2
: a marked division, separation, or difference
the chasm between the rich and the poor
Examples of chasm in a Sentence
a chasm in the ocean floor
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Minor annoyances suddenly widen into a chasm neither can cross.
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Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Minor annoyances suddenly widen into a chasm neither can cross.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
That chasm reflects more than just consumer preferences, Sperling said.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
In 2023, those worried about present versus future harms from chatbots were separated by an insurmountable chasm.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chasm
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“Chasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasm. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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chasm
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: a deep split or gap in the earth
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