depths

noun

plural of depth
1
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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2
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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3
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 Molecular clouds can also be stellar nurseries, incubating new stars and planets in their depths. — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 13 July 2026 The latter got Norton a BAFTA nomination and gave him a calling card for his ability to probe twisted depths. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026 Despite their outer appearances and oftentimes stereotyped personalities, the ladies embrace each other’s depths and contradictions. — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026 For all intents and purposes, an unknown actor can wade unburdened into the depths of Bond, able to transform without a viewer’s prior expectation tainting the image of 007. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 These areas of tectonic boundaries where the new crust forms are at ocean depths that humans cannot safely explore. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 The airline has seen a robust earnings recovery since the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic. — Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depths
  1. heights
  2. abysses
  3. limits
  4. middles
  5. pits
  6. bottoms
Noun
  • As well, the machine's limited computer vision can’t address environmental situations like differing degrees of lighting conditions in outdoor courts, or varied ceiling heights in indoor gyms.
    — Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • These subplots were the best part of the season and laid the groundwork for the soaring heights of the finale.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 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
  • But the spinning trick has real limits that make this drone far from being completely unnoticeable.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Despite the installation of a smoke filtration system, preliminary testing found that emissions from its boiler smokestacks exceeded Cambodia’s legal limits.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of limits
Noun
  • House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of middles
Noun
  • In the option pits, the crowd has gathered but hasn't dispersed.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Cut peaches in half through the seam; twist halves in opposite directions to halve each peach; remove pits.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 July 2026
Definition of pits
Noun
  • Other celebrities, like Oprah, Cindy Crawford, and Katie Holmes, have also embraced workwear bottoms for their polished look and breathable fabric options.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Try a trend-forward pair of glove flats to give your look an elevated boost, transforming your slouchy bottoms from low-key to downtown chic.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 15 July 2026
Definition of bottoms

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