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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The show’s early years often played the chasm between Theo’s overconfidence and the outcomes of his actions for laughs too.
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Laura Bradley, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
Bridging The Gap: Where Trust Meets Technology The projects and platforms that successfully bridge this chasm—the gap between profound technical complexity and that essential feeling of trust and ease—will define the next-generation neobank.
—Alexander Sudeykin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
But unless a trade or offer sheet materializes, the only solution is a compromise on a contract, which means bridging a chasm between the team’s valuation and the player’s.
Rossi has already turned down a five-year, $25 million deal and a two-year deal at less than $5 million per.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Gee struggled to bridge the chasm between herself and her family.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
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Laura Bradley, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
Bridging The Gap: Where Trust Meets Technology The projects and platforms that successfully bridge this chasm—the gap between profound technical complexity and that essential feeling of trust and ease—will define the next-generation neobank.
—Alexander Sudeykin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
But unless a trade or offer sheet materializes, the only solution is a compromise on a contract, which means bridging a chasm between the team’s valuation and the player’s.
Rossi has already turned down a five-year, $25 million deal and a two-year deal at less than $5 million per.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Gee struggled to bridge the chasm between herself and her family.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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chasm
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: a deep split or gap in the earth
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