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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
By serving as a Fed governor during the 2008 crisis, Warsh also gained experience in the depths of one of the worst financial crises in history.
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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Their distribution appears to be worldwide, but sparse, spanning tropical and temperate waters at depths between 820-4,921 feet (250-1,500 meters).
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In its depths, Shaw discovered the body of Deon Dreyer, who had died in the cave in 1994.
—Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Dee looks into the black depths of his scrying mirror and summons a spirit who grants the queen a vision of the future.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
And in 2026, the chilly months are teeming with rare appearances and fresh collaborations capable of inspiring a trip to the theater even in the darkest depths of winter.
—Ellen Przepasniak, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Great white sharks have been recorded at depths of 3,700 feet, presumably to feed.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
To reach these depths, the crew will deploy the Fendouzhe (Striver).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Many jars have been sacrificed to the back of the fridge over the years, lost in the depths until they were discovered, moldy and unusable.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Their distribution appears to be worldwide, but sparse, spanning tropical and temperate waters at depths between 820-4,921 feet (250-1,500 meters).
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In its depths, Shaw discovered the body of Deon Dreyer, who had died in the cave in 1994.
—Christopher Ferguson, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Dee looks into the black depths of his scrying mirror and summons a spirit who grants the queen a vision of the future.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
And in 2026, the chilly months are teeming with rare appearances and fresh collaborations capable of inspiring a trip to the theater even in the darkest depths of winter.
—Ellen Przepasniak, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Great white sharks have been recorded at depths of 3,700 feet, presumably to feed.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
To reach these depths, the crew will deploy the Fendouzhe (Striver).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Many jars have been sacrificed to the back of the fridge over the years, lost in the depths until they were discovered, moldy and unusable.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depths
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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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Daytime temperatures are also forecast to return to more seasonable heights pretty quickly, with a high of 55 degrees by Monday.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The electrified setup packs a 771-hp punch and could elevate the GT to even greater heights.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Woodward training facility at Copper Mountain, Colorado, allows skiers and snowboarders to practice their spin and flip tricks into foam pits and onto airbags before taking them to snow.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The 6001 America Center building features an outdoor seating area, fire pits, collaboration spaces, and courts for basketball, pickleball, and other sports.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 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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Featuring a high-rise waistband and leg-elongating straight-leg fit, the bottoms are oh-so-flattering.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the bottoms are just beginning to brown.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Depths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depths. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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