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as in abysses
the lowest point or level
the author describes how she slowly rose from the depth of her depression
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as in heights
the most extreme or advanced point
even in the depth of the Great Depression people never lost hope
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Recent Examples of depths
Part comedy show, part profound introspection into the furthest depths of grief and loss, Kayne’s Sorry for Your Loss premieres March 27, 2026.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Record depths and strange forms Another standout discovery is the carnivorous bivalve Myonera aleutiana, found at depths between 5,170 and 5,280 meters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
In the final step, Rag & Bone overdyes the garments, saturating pieces to add depths of tone and contrast.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The Ocean Exploration Trust maintains a livestream of the expedition, including the depths and headings of the ROV Little Hercules and ROV (Towsled) Atalanta.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The weight of that single sheet of paper pulled me down to new depths of shame and self-loathing.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
As Polly excavates the darkest parts of herself, the film can’t string together a build to match the depths of her soul-searching.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Many docents pitched in to fund the project, and one couple, who lived near Lake Hodges, suggested a sculptor there, who had recently created a large-scale wooden piece known as the Hodgee Monster–his version of the Loch Ness-type monster said to reside in the depths of the local lake.
—Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
The Philippines alone experienced over two dozen aftershocks, many clustered around Santiago, Baculin, Manay, and San Ignacio, with depths ranging from 10 to over 80 kilometers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Record depths and strange forms Another standout discovery is the carnivorous bivalve Myonera aleutiana, found at depths between 5,170 and 5,280 meters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
In the final step, Rag & Bone overdyes the garments, saturating pieces to add depths of tone and contrast.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The Ocean Exploration Trust maintains a livestream of the expedition, including the depths and headings of the ROV Little Hercules and ROV (Towsled) Atalanta.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The weight of that single sheet of paper pulled me down to new depths of shame and self-loathing.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
As Polly excavates the darkest parts of herself, the film can’t string together a build to match the depths of her soul-searching.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Many docents pitched in to fund the project, and one couple, who lived near Lake Hodges, suggested a sculptor there, who had recently created a large-scale wooden piece known as the Hodgee Monster–his version of the Loch Ness-type monster said to reside in the depths of the local lake.
—Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
The Philippines alone experienced over two dozen aftershocks, many clustered around Santiago, Baculin, Manay, and San Ignacio, with depths ranging from 10 to over 80 kilometers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depths
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The landscape is full of dramatic green mountains plunging into wild coastline, fishing villages painted in candy colors, and cider houses where locals pour from great heights with theatrical flair.—
Nigel Hack,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, though, the popularity of the celebs-on-a-yacht genre has reached new heights.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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Topgolf Woodbury will have a full-service bar and restaurant, more than 140 HDTVs, fire pits and music, according to the company.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Three additional bedrooms filtered throughout the house each have their own bath and outdoor space, while the lushly landscaped grounds span over a third of an acre and host a heated saltwater pool and a spillover spa surrounded by a wraparound sundeck, along with a pair of fire pits.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Parents can help by setting limits, encouraging honest talks about online beauty messages, and reminding kids that real beauty includes every unique face.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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After intervention from the Missouri State Tax Commission, the county capped all increases to residential property valuations at 15% this year, but no similar limits were set for businesses.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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House Flies House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.—
Nick Suss,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
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Available in three versatile washes and sizes 4 to 18, these stylish bottoms have an elastic drawstring waist and functional pockets to hold your belongings.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Bake until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Depths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depths. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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