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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
The zone then funnels carcasses to the seafloor, and very little sediment movement at those depths means that the carcasses stay exposed to scavengers.
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Pants—especially after a long-haul flight, rolled up in the depths of my carry-on.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Sarnoski, intentionally trying to disturb the viewer, takes us to the depths of humanity only to bring us back from the brink.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 June 2026
And because sediment accumulates so slowly at these depths, the fossils have remained exposed for thousands or even millions of years.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
The fossils are also shedding more light on the mysterious ecosystems living at the ocean’s deepest depths.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Foundation species can be found everywhere, from the depths of the oceans to the summits of mountains.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Kim has overseen an economy that has recovered from the depths of pandemic-era isolation and crippling international sanctions, buoyed by a rebound in tourism that comes mostly from China and Russia.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 8 June 2026
That escape also reveals the profound depths of his narcissism.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Pants—especially after a long-haul flight, rolled up in the depths of my carry-on.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Sarnoski, intentionally trying to disturb the viewer, takes us to the depths of humanity only to bring us back from the brink.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 June 2026
And because sediment accumulates so slowly at these depths, the fossils have remained exposed for thousands or even millions of years.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
The fossils are also shedding more light on the mysterious ecosystems living at the ocean’s deepest depths.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Foundation species can be found everywhere, from the depths of the oceans to the summits of mountains.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Kim has overseen an economy that has recovered from the depths of pandemic-era isolation and crippling international sanctions, buoyed by a rebound in tourism that comes mostly from China and Russia.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 8 June 2026
That escape also reveals the profound depths of his narcissism.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depths
Noun
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In other forms, cheese has risen to greater heights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Swells on Tuesday led to beach hazard warnings across Southern California, along with high wave heights and rip currents, the National Weather Service warned.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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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,
17 Dec. 2025
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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
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While many countries have limits on immigration, none has ever voted to limit its population, Swiss experts say.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Villanova would toss the Owls aside by 20 for its 22nd consecutive win against their Philly opponents, a walkover victory that barely moved the needle anywhere outside of the city limits.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Point Loma’s middles dominated, with 6-foot-5 Trevor Rutt and 6-4 Waylon Lundeen taking advantage of the undersized Cardinals.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The building will have three, central, connected courtyards with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, fire pits and barbecues.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The town attracts large numbers of laborers who work in large gold mines with muddy pools of gold deposits, narrow pits and caves.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Priced under $45, the bottoms boast a stretchy elastic waist and drawstring tie reminiscent of your favorite joggers.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Gilbert did both, constantly searching for loopholes in every task, making Alex dress up in bikini bottoms, and most famously, bringing in the same photo of Greg in his underwear for prize task after prize task.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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“Depths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depths. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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