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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
Behind the rig count is a months-long trend of weak oil prices, the lowest since the depths of COVID.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Suddenly, the lake exploded, killing the Bamessi, whose bodies sank to the depths.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The onset of Scorpio season lands in the depths of fall for the Northern Hemisphere.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Oct. 2025
Cetus sank into the depths, never to be seen again.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The key is to plant the right bulbs at the right depths.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Under the leadership of Angus Graham from Uppsala University, and with the assistance of colleagues from the University of Southampton, the group successfully drilled 61 sediment cores, some of which were drilled to depths of more than 11 meters (36 ft).
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Part comedy show, part profound introspection into the furthest depths of grief and loss, Kayne’s Sorry for Your Loss premieres March 27, 2026.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Record depths and strange forms Another standout discovery is the carnivorous bivalve Myonera aleutiana, found at depths between 5,170 and 5,280 meters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Suddenly, the lake exploded, killing the Bamessi, whose bodies sank to the depths.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The onset of Scorpio season lands in the depths of fall for the Northern Hemisphere.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Oct. 2025
Cetus sank into the depths, never to be seen again.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The key is to plant the right bulbs at the right depths.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Under the leadership of Angus Graham from Uppsala University, and with the assistance of colleagues from the University of Southampton, the group successfully drilled 61 sediment cores, some of which were drilled to depths of more than 11 meters (36 ft).
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025
Part comedy show, part profound introspection into the furthest depths of grief and loss, Kayne’s Sorry for Your Loss premieres March 27, 2026.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Record depths and strange forms Another standout discovery is the carnivorous bivalve Myonera aleutiana, found at depths between 5,170 and 5,280 meters.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depths
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Peak storm surge heights could reach 7 to 11 feet above ground level, near and to the east of where the center of Melissa makes landfall.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Take your seasonal experience to new heights at The Lost Square rooftop, where Alpine Village is open from November 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The courtyard is outfitted with several fire pits and is a nice place to hang out, and the property regularly hosts outdoor yoga classes as well.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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In warm weather, rent a paddleboard from the hotel and glide across Lake Estes, or warm up around the fire pits or in the dry sauna.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The new season introduces formidable antagonists played by Jaideep Ahlawat as Rukma and Nimrat Kaur as Meera, who push the protagonist to his limits.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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New York City’s mayoral race has captured attention far beyond city limits.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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House Flies House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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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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As for other layering pieces, Sher-Chambers recommends a wool coat to brave the cold and a classic black blazer to pair with just about any bottoms in your closet.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The collection features triangle and balconette tops, high-leg bottoms and side-tie bottoms.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Depths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depths. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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