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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
In particular, the ocean battle, with Kong chained to an aircraft carrier as Godzilla attacks from the depths, is a masterclass in tension, staging and environment-building rarely seen in modern blockbuster cinema.
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The show found its audience quickly, perhaps due to the main character’s quest to spread happiness and kindness at a time when the world was deep in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
These tube ambushing worms were found at depths of around 3,720 feet, showcasing iridescent bodies and dark brown mandibles.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Even before the original series wrapped in 2022, the spinoff Fear the Walking Dead brought new depths to the franchise.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Dope Thief enlivens the formula with a pair of performances from Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura that plunge us into the depths of male loneliness, then pull us out of the dark with a tender, vulnerable friendship that is as gooey and soft as the show surrounding it is bleak and bloody.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
While Hartman initially set his sights on a sunken Roman city in the Mediterranean, his motion-picture-taking craft could reach depths of 2,000 feet to film marine life with unprecedented clarity.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
The findings include the highest Antarctic mountains and deepest canyons, as well as points where the ice plunges to depths of up to 15,607 ft (4,757 m).
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
Hurley plunges the depths of his decision to take a hiatus from the game after a Seton Hall game at Madison Square Garden.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The show found its audience quickly, perhaps due to the main character’s quest to spread happiness and kindness at a time when the world was deep in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
These tube ambushing worms were found at depths of around 3,720 feet, showcasing iridescent bodies and dark brown mandibles.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Even before the original series wrapped in 2022, the spinoff Fear the Walking Dead brought new depths to the franchise.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Dope Thief enlivens the formula with a pair of performances from Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura that plunge us into the depths of male loneliness, then pull us out of the dark with a tender, vulnerable friendship that is as gooey and soft as the show surrounding it is bleak and bloody.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
While Hartman initially set his sights on a sunken Roman city in the Mediterranean, his motion-picture-taking craft could reach depths of 2,000 feet to film marine life with unprecedented clarity.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
The findings include the highest Antarctic mountains and deepest canyons, as well as points where the ice plunges to depths of up to 15,607 ft (4,757 m).
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
Hurley plunges the depths of his decision to take a hiatus from the game after a Seton Hall game at Madison Square Garden.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depths
Noun
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One of the stranger traditions at Bills tailgate parties involves fans leaping from considerable heights — say the roof of an SUV — and doing a belly-flop onto a folding table that doesn’t stand a chance.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Numerous attempts to break to new heights were repelled, pushing the price back to previous support levels.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The quarter-zip top has an oversized, relaxed fit and the bottoms are made with a drawstring waistband and also feature side pockets to keep your hands toasty.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2024
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The bottoms, equally as comfy, feature an elastic waistband, wide legs, and a relaxed fit.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Depths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depths. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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