Thesaurus results for ABYSS

abyss

noun

ə-ˈbis

Definition of abyss

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 Because of the abyss that comes into play in the mid-30s at RB, grabbing a RB (or two) in the first three tiers is crucial. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Six young women — hair fashionably bobbed, shins covered by knee-high socks — posed in dark, modest swimming suits in the tiled abyss of an empty swimming pool. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 This week, Gracie Abrams pens a tearjerker on mother-daughter relationships, Steve Lacy escapes the abyss of a breakup on a colossal double track, and Beabadoobee contemplates risk and reward on a fuzzy new single. — Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026 Listen for the countdown of 3…2…1…before the trapdoor opens into the abyss. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for abyss

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Noun

Forecasters are expecting rain and hazardous ocean conditions.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
This turbocharges movement not just from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, but between Canada and Mexico as well.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of ocean

Noun

With the gulf not just a leader in global oil production, but also in fertilizer, the war has dealt a blow to farmers.

— Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The attempt to rename the gulf, which has gone by the same name since the 16th Century, drew international opposition, and numerous media outlets vowed to stick with the common and internationally recognized usage.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of gulf

Noun

Pale stone, dramatically veined marble, warm wood and expanses of mirror are found throughout the flagship, with linear lighting integrated into ceilings and fixtures.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Curving terraces wrap around the structure, while large expanses of glass provide sweeping views over the landscape.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of expanse

Noun

His top returning receiver, Tanook Hines, is sitting out with an injury to start camp, while the rest of the pass-catcher two-deep is made up of either freshmen or transfers.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Hudson went on to speak about the depth of the water in the area where their boat was, saying that towards the stern, the water was about waist-deep, but towards the bow, the water was deeper.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

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