Thesaurus results for ABYSS

abyss

noun

ə-ˈbis

as in ocean

an immeasurable depth or space looking down at the dark ocean from the ship's rail, the cruise passenger felt as though he was staring into an abyss

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Recent Examples of abyss In the surrounding abyss, scientists have found mollusks, snails, worms, sea cucumbers, isopods, starfish and more. —

Harry Stevens, New York Times, 3 June 2026 Never before has the abyss so desperately needed a makeover. —

Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 According to sources, the contest in fact nearly tipped into the abyss with an additional half-dozen countries poised to pull out over the Israel inclusion. —

Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 This whole Western Conference semifinal series against these defending champions has been a lose-lose proposition for the Lakers, who are now down 3-0 and staring into the elimination abyss in Game 4 on Monday. —

Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for abyss

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For 250 years, between 1565 and 1815, the famous galleon fleet left the port of Manila for the port of Acapulco and back, traveling for months over the treacherous ocean while carrying a lucrative flow of foods, silver, fabrics and culinary traditions.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
The Pacific Coast Highway is one of America’s most scenic drives, with stunning bluffs and designated vista points featuring sparkling ocean views.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026