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as in abysses
an immeasurable depth or space
the belief that somewhere in the deep of outer space humankind will meet its ultimate destiny
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Noun
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Jean-Pierre is an artifact of an age that looks recent on paper but feels prehistoric in practice—the age of pantsuits, the word ’empowerment,’ the musical Hamilton, the cheap therapeutic entreaties to ‘work on yourself’ and ‘lean in’ to various corporate abysses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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On the other side of the country, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, a longtime reader favorite, is a warm alternative to sterile airport abysses.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Great white sharks have been recorded at depths of 3,700 feet, presumably to feed.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of the mission, 33 research stations and nearly 20 submersible dives will be utilized to probe the trench’s depths.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Jan. 2026
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The analysis suggests that warming oceans could fundamentally alter how marine microbial communities interact and function.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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His minister of oceans and fisheries resigned after being accused of receiving cash and luxury watches from a Church official.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Deeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deeps. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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