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depths

noun

plural of depth

as in midsts

the most intense or characteristic phase of something I was in the depths of profound thought when I was interrupted

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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 His core driving philosophy is love in all its variety — from darkest depths to goofiest heights, always delivered with desperation. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 The simulations that captured the localized effects of individual large impacts also produced wholesale recycling of crust back into the mantle, with material dripping down to depths of at least 600 kilometers. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026 Records indicate that the entire city eventually was underwater, with depths of up to 15 feet in some areas. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026 The second, MiDAR, is an active multispectral sensing system that shoots multiple wavelengths of light through the water column to illuminate the otherwise dark ocean depths. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 To experience it to the fullest, lace up your hiking boots and spend some time working your way into the depths of its wilderness. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 His winning series was captured in the waters of Anilao, Philippines, where pelagic and larval marine life migrate from the depths each night to feed under the cover of darkness. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 While most of that warming occurs near the surface, measurements show heat has also penetrated to depths of roughly 3,000 meters over recent decades. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Link spent the rest of his life trying to prove that people could not only explore the ocean depths, but dwell there. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

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Noun

Designed for autonomous mobile robots, humanoids, and industrial automation systems, the sensor provides 180°×180° three-dimensional spatial awareness, enabling robots to detect people and obstacles at all heights.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Well, Tristan climbed it; my knee-knocking fear of heights halted me halfway up.

— Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Definition of heights

Noun

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, 17 Dec. 2025
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

Definition of abysses

Noun

Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026
The legislation aims to reduce housing costs and barriers to home ownership by increasing some mortgage loan limits and access to small-dollar mortgages, among other measures.

— Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of limits

Noun

Placement From circular to square to rectangular, gas fire pits come in several shapes.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Weather changes, tires degrade, a safety car appears, a driver reports instability or an opponent pits earlier than expected, and the team has seconds to decide whether to stay with the plan or change it.

— Erum Manzoor, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of pits

Noun

If the sporty side-stripes aren’t your speed, the bottoms are available in a slew of traditional styles, including a vacation-ready beige linen option.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Some bags advertise waterproof material, while others have water-resistant bottoms or in some cases, no resistance at all.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

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