as in ocean
an immeasurable depth or space
looking down at the dark ocean from the ship's rail, the cruise passenger felt as though he was staring into an abyss
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Recent Examples of abyss
But this enthusiastic cooperation eventually turned into an abyss of mistrust.
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Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
But each, too, was a reminder that the imperiled government, for all its backsliding, had not yet succumbed to the abyss.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025
Russian officials and lawmakers accused Macron of rhetoric that could push the world closer to the abyss.
—Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
He has been hooked ever since, a regular during the good and not-so good years; a regular even last year during the journey into the abyss.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
But each, too, was a reminder that the imperiled government, for all its backsliding, had not yet succumbed to the abyss.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2025
Russian officials and lawmakers accused Macron of rhetoric that could push the world closer to the abyss.
—Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
He has been hooked ever since, a regular during the good and not-so good years; a regular even last year during the journey into the abyss.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abyss
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Nestled at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula where two oceans meet and desert mountains serve as a backdrop for pristine waters, Los Cabos, Mexico is one of the fastest growing vacation hotspots in the world.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: That would prove a lifeline for green startups trying to sell carbon credits by planting trees, dumping minerals in the ocean, and developing expensive infrastructure, such as direct air capture plants.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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But with a widening chasm in the trans-Atlantic relationship, the Russia that emerged from the collapse of the Soviet Union has been given a big opportunity.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The anger in the Democratic Party, however, is far wider than just the Schumer-Jeffries chasm, with many in the base — largely progressives, led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) — up in arms over Schumer’s decision to back the spending bill.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Within about half the gulf, the U.S. has sovereign rights for exploring, managing natural resources and jurisdiction, as international law allows, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information.—
Mark Strassmann,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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As with many other areas of management practice, this gulf between leaders and laggards is likely to have significant ramifications for organizations.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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From colorful stripes to designs on the expanse of the nail, the simple base can offer variations according to current trends.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2025
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The Keep is just that good, despite being laid out on a rocky expanse of land that Bergin, who has been involved in more than 100 course projects, says wasn’t exactly made for golf.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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In time’s deeps, everything begins to engulf us, red galaxies winking from the end.—
Julie Swarstad Johnson,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Abyss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abyss. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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