1
: a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
built a bridge over the chasm
2
: a marked division, separation, or difference
the chasm between the rich and the poor
Examples of chasm in a Sentence
a chasm in the ocean floor
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There is a chasm of mistrust between the two countries that diplomacy will struggle to bridge.
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Comfort Ero, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
The Wealth Divide In The AI Era The rise of artificial intelligence is creating an economic chasm between those who control the technology and those who are displaced by it.
—Sam Sammane, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The awkward conversation between Alex and her estranged father Samuel (José Zúñiga) as traffic speeds between the pair emphasizes the chasm in their relationship.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Looking up at the Blues in the standings, and trailing in the race for the second wild-card spot by five points — a chasm with just 12 games remaining, even if Vancouver has two games in hand — the Canucks have little margin for error on what remains of this critical six-game road trip.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Comfort Ero, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
The Wealth Divide In The AI Era The rise of artificial intelligence is creating an economic chasm between those who control the technology and those who are displaced by it.
—Sam Sammane, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The awkward conversation between Alex and her estranged father Samuel (José Zúñiga) as traffic speeds between the pair emphasizes the chasm in their relationship.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Looking up at the Blues in the standings, and trailing in the race for the second wild-card spot by five points — a chasm with just 12 games remaining, even if Vancouver has two games in hand — the Canucks have little margin for error on what remains of this critical six-game road trip.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Chasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasm. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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: a deep split or gap in the earth
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