Thesaurus results for CHASM

chasm

noun

ˈka-zəm

Definition of chasm

as in abyss

an immeasurable depth or space a chasm in the ocean floor

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Recent Examples of chasm The result is a growing chasm between how the people building AI think about its benefits and how ordinary Americans think about its costs. — Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 There’s a huge confidence chasm between those who approve of the country’s leadership under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and those who don’t — just 37% of the latter have faith in the vote. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 That there’s a big leap, this chasm, between publication and how the world actually works and how decisions are made. — Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 The idea was that interviewing the children would make the chasms between the classes evident. — Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chasm

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chasm

Noun

So much of its short runtime is spent staring into an empty abyss.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 31 Oct. 2026
For one day at least, the Thunder looked into the abyss and found hope in the next generation of players who suddenly will be thrust to the forefront.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of abyss

Noun

Many rooms and suites offer terraces and ocean views of the Atlantic, and all come with sitting areas, a writing desk, and an iPad to see the daily schedule, order room service, read the newspaper, or contact the concierge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Overlooking the Pacific Coast Highway and the ocean beyond, the modern four-bedroom, six-bathroom home is lined with walls of glass that make the most of the sweeping water views and slide open to unite the indoor and outdoor spaces.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026