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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
Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.
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Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Aeration—putting tiny holes in the soil to loosen it and allow for more nutrients, air, and water to reach greater depths—is another component of having beautiful turf.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjusting the system’s focus allowed the researchers to image oxygen at different retinal depths, revealing the structure and oxygen profile of multiple vascular layers – something that previous methods couldn’t achieve.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The chances of falling back down to those depths is 23 percent.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Lynch sat on the entry for a while, leaving it to marinate in the depths of her phone.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Even to the extent of pursuing your child into the depths of Hell, as Demeter does with her daughter.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
Both were centered south-southwest of Emiliano Zapata, with depths of 10 kilometers.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
These variants operate at depths up to 100 meters (328 feet) and feature military-grade specifications including salt-water-resistant coatings and stealth designs without logos.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Aeration—putting tiny holes in the soil to loosen it and allow for more nutrients, air, and water to reach greater depths—is another component of having beautiful turf.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjusting the system’s focus allowed the researchers to image oxygen at different retinal depths, revealing the structure and oxygen profile of multiple vascular layers – something that previous methods couldn’t achieve.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The chances of falling back down to those depths is 23 percent.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Lynch sat on the entry for a while, leaving it to marinate in the depths of her phone.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Even to the extent of pursuing your child into the depths of Hell, as Demeter does with her daughter.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
Both were centered south-southwest of Emiliano Zapata, with depths of 10 kilometers.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
These variants operate at depths up to 100 meters (328 feet) and feature military-grade specifications including salt-water-resistant coatings and stealth designs without logos.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depths
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In an interview with Flow Space, pro runner D’Amato shares five lessons about finding joy in midlife by taking on new challenges—and battling the fear, doubt, and failure that come with the desire to reach new heights.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
3 Oct. 2025
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But reaching new heights also comes with some setbacks, according to Insomnia Cookies founder and CEO Seth Berkowitz.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City has 700 guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Wasatch Mountains, along with amenities like fire pits and multiple dining options.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Similar underground storage pits and cisterns are beneath the Church of the Annunciation, among ruins traditionally identified, since the Byzantine period, as Mary’s house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are limits on how much qualifying patients can be billed each month and, after three years, their debt is retired.—
Michelle Andrews,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Teens face stricter settings and daily feed limits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.—
Nick Suss,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
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The riparian zone is almost entirely confined to creek or river bottoms.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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Petite shoppers will be glad to hear that the cozy bottoms are available in both a 22- and 30-inch inseam; the former is designed to fit those under 5 feet 4 inches.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Depths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depths. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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