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as in profound
extending far downward
lowered their bucket down a deep well the ax made a deep cut into the wood
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as in low
having a low musical pitch or range
the tour guide had an impressively deep voice
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as in mysterious
being beyond one's powers to know, understand, or explain
a deep, dark secret that he took to his grave
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as in esoteric
difficult for one of ordinary knowledge or intelligence to understand
her poetry is now regarded as sentimental and not very deep
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as in ambiguous
having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
one of those deep passages in the Bible that can be interpreted in any number of different ways
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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
fell into a deep sleep after taking the potion
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as in rooted
firmly established over time
a deep devotion to obtaining justice for all, even society's most disadvantaged
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as in extensive
having considerable extent
an economist with a deep understanding of the forces that propel the global economy
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as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
I was so deep in the mystery novel that I didn't hear the doorbell
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as in away
not close in time or space
an episode in her deep past that she had never spoken about, even to her husband
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as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
sailors exploring the farther reaches of the briny deep
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as in abyss
an immeasurable depth or space
the belief that somewhere in the deep of outer space humankind will meet its ultimate destiny
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Recent Examples of deep
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Regular exercise and stress-reducing practices like deep breathing and mindfulness may also help.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 July 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Seattle now needs another speedy receiver to replace Metcalf’s ability to threaten the defense deep, which often created opportunities for teammates to make plays.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This singular focus on AI literacy misses a deeper truth: the real competitive edge in our algorithmic future won't come from understanding AI alone.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Regular exercise and stress-reducing practices like deep breathing and mindfulness may also help.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 July 2025
Noun
How To Plant Zinnias Sow seeds in garden beds or containers about 6 inches apart and 1/4-inch deep, just lightly covering the seeds with soil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Seattle now needs another speedy receiver to replace Metcalf’s ability to threaten the defense deep, which often created opportunities for teammates to make plays.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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His lens bore witness to humanity's darkest injustices and most profound resilience.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Buckley was heedless of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s profound concern over a military-industrial complex pushing the nation into gratuitous wars for ulterior motives, i.e., money and power.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
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Trim the lower branches of your hydrangea to allow air to circulate at ground level.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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Scientists will use this data to study dark matter and dark energy, which make up most of the universe but remain mysterious.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Here's everything to know about the teenager's final hours and the aftermath of her mysterious death.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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After Congress reversed course on accountability in 2015, results for everyone got worse, even as progressive jurisdictions started adopting increasingly esoteric equity strategies.—
Matthew Yglesias,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2025
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Of course, Yamagata is a long way to go just to peep some jellyfish, so combine a visit with the misty temples of nearby Dewa Sanzan, three mountains sacred to the ascetics of the esoteric Shugendo religion.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Emojis in texts: More than just fun, a tool for connection While emojis can sometimes be ambiguous or misunderstood, especially in sarcastic or complex conversations, their overall impact is positive.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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In fact, she was designed to be ethnically ambiguous for that reason, suggested Carlos Cortés, professor emeritus in history at UC Riverside, who consulted the creative team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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There were several safety cars during the race, along with changing conditions with periods of intense rain followed by a drying track.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The long jump was not the only field event that delivered intense competition.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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But if there’s an old-world atmosphere here, the amenities are also firmly up to date: there’s a surprisingly extensive list of complimentary activities on offer, from pasta-making classes to painting lessons.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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The liner notes for the album contain extensive interviews with Stone as well as the other original members of the Family Stone.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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The Bananas play their home games and most of their away games against the Party Animals, similar to the relationship between the Harlem Globetrotters and the Washington Generals.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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There’s often something quite nice about home and away kits that mirror each other, the same design but with the colours reversed.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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“Deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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