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
Yet that’s part of the drama — the sight of all these government squares putting their earnest, bean-counting heads together to pull the city out of the abyss.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Each of these timepieces comes with a matt alligator leather strap crafted in accordance with Hermès leatherworking skills: abyss blue for the white gold and blue titanium version; graphite for the other two.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The only temporary catharsis was blasting golf balls into the abyss.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
The edgy status quo will worsen as continuing natural disasters, government layoffs, and tariff wars push more working families toward the precipice where stability drops into the abyss.
—Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Each of these timepieces comes with a matt alligator leather strap crafted in accordance with Hermès leatherworking skills: abyss blue for the white gold and blue titanium version; graphite for the other two.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The only temporary catharsis was blasting golf balls into the abyss.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
The edgy status quo will worsen as continuing natural disasters, government layoffs, and tariff wars push more working families toward the precipice where stability drops into the abyss.
—Jeff Hobbs, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abyss
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Hiking: This coastal L.A. hike offers ocean views, wildflowers and an exit to the beach.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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There’s a heated jacuzzi, covered outdoor kitchen, direct access to the ocean (canoe and stand-up paddle boards included), bicycles, and a gas barbecue.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 May 2025
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That is Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha (69 fouls), who has little to no hope of closing a 31-foul chasm.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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In Native communities, systemic exclusion from financial institutions has created a chasm that limits opportunity.—
Oweesta,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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On Monday, members of the SALT Caucus endorsed increasing the deduction cap for single filers to $62,000 and joint filers to $124,000 — a sign of the massive gulf between the two sides.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
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Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In February, the president ordered the federal government to dramatically scale back the functions of the Presidio Trust, which was established by Representative Nancy Pelosi and oversees a popular expanse with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
6 May 2025
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On Florida’s Forgotten Coast, life moves slower and long expanses remain unmarred by development.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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Broome, a 51 percent shooter from the floor this year, shot just 8-for-19 (42.1 percent) from the field vs. the Gators' deep, imposing frontcourt.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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How To Plant Zinnias Sow seeds in garden beds or containers about 6 inches apart and 1/4-inch deep, just lightly covering the seeds with soil.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Abyss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abyss. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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