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as in terrible
extremely unsatisfactory
The coach apologized for the abysmal performance of the team in the loss.
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as in deep
extending far downward
Strange sounds echoed from the abysmal reaches of the cave.
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Recent Examples of abysmal
After shooting an abysmal 1-for-8 from the 3-point line in Saturday’s loss to the Aces, Burton hit two of her seven attempts from deep and was 7-of-15 from the field.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
The Knicks have been so abysmal for so long that their current success can largely be attributed to him.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
Sherrill’s announcement followed days of tensions outside the Delaney Hall facility over allegations of abysmal conditions and the use of violence against detainees, which the Department of Homeland Security denies.
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Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Some migrants have been removed suddenly from detention centers and flown to countries in Africa, Latin America, or Central Asia with abysmal human rights records.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
The Knicks have been so abysmal for so long that their current success can largely be attributed to him.
—
Austin Elias-De Jesus,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
Sherrill’s announcement followed days of tensions outside the Delaney Hall facility over allegations of abysmal conditions and the use of violence against detainees, which the Department of Homeland Security denies.
—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Some migrants have been removed suddenly from detention centers and flown to countries in Africa, Latin America, or Central Asia with abysmal human rights records.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abysmal
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The production quality was terrible.
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But in May of 1943, a terrible fire burned his studio to the ground.
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While the artist’s work resonates with audiences around the world, Miami’s deep Caribbean and Latin American cultures, central to the city’s identity, may allow many visitors to connect in a deeper way.
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The delightful and deceptively deep family mystery comedy stars Hugh Jackman as an English shepherd (Hugh Jackman) who is found dead.
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Iran’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad World Cup got a lot better Sunday.
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What started as a horrible mistake ended up bringing the community together.
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The massive demand for cooling devices underscores the shift in European consumer behavior as countries grapple with profound climate changes.
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What the state does next could have profound implications for its healthcare system and sprawling economy.
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Rebecca Lowe joins Dan Patrick to discuss some of the top storylines around the World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo's poor play to start, the United States' potential and more.
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Will the gap between rural and urban America – and the gap between rich and poor America – decline or grow?
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Messi shook off his awful spot kick to deliver another match-winning masterclass against Austria and become the competition’s all-time top scorer in the process.
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But the Windows handheld software experience on the Claw is just awful compared to the straightforwardness of SteamOS on the Steam Deck.
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Between 2005 and 2009, conditions at the hospital were dismal, and observers later estimated that the patient death toll was higher than the typical rate.
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Despite Labour’s dismal poll ratings and substantial losses in local elections in May, Burnham defied electoral gravity.
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The heat was punishing, the aesthetic was strictly corporate and the soccer itself was deeply atrocious.
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The big-picture difference on Monday was that San Antonio’s offense finally showed up, and, in particular, that the Spurs didn’t combust with atrocious decisions in transition.
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“Abysmal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abysmal. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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