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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
WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Staying true to the community that shaped your brand’s identity can be the key to deeper customer loyalty and differentiating your business from competitors.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Then, in the meeting, see what resonates and dig in deep.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Personalization allows retailers to build deeper connections by making every interaction feel relevant and engaging.
—WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Staying true to the community that shaped your brand’s identity can be the key to deeper customer loyalty and differentiating your business from competitors.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
But the Hard Quartet dip their four sets of lips into those waters and drink deep.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Then, in the meeting, see what resonates and dig in deep.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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In the face of profound global challenges—political polarization, environmental collapse, racial injustice, and widening economic inequality—these leaders have consistently delivered one unifying message: The future belongs to businesses that solve social problems, not contribute to them.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Her lyric vocal writing contends with harsh reality, but her style is never far from profound rapture.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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This study found that western edge residents had higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and breast cancer, as well as lower per capita income and higher health care costs.—
Beth Ann Malow,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 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 Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Scholars, out May 2 on Matador Records, features at least a dozen distinct characters, in settings that include a mysterious university and a clown school.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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There are dramatic headlines, nonsensical abbreviations and mysterious trends that seem to erase people’s money.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But there are also more esoteric forums, such as r/rentnerzeigenaufdinge, the German-language subreddit that’s devoted to context-free photos of retirees pointing at random things.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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Practiced in esoteric pursuits including Kabbala and Rosicrucianism, Court de Gébelin sought meaning in the cards’ strange symbolism.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The film has proven divisive, though, with some audiences puzzled by its breakneck tonal shifts and ambiguous ending.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Trump has not commented on the military base plan specifically but delivered an ambiguous answer this week to a question regarding the use of private companies to assist with deportations.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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This is due to the bodywork, interior work, and intense customization required to retrofit a new drivetrain under an old body.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Last year, intense protests and riots against immigration erupted throughout England after 17-year-old Axel Muganwa Rudakubana stabbed and killed young girls at a dance class.—
Abigail Anthony,
National Review,
8 Mar. 2025
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London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Methodology Our tester tried Dyson's extensive portfolio of hair tools, testing each product repeatedly over the course of several weeks to evaluate its ease of use, performance, and effectiveness.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the Estadi Lluis Companys is no Camp Nou and Benfica have won four of their five away games in the tournament this season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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This is the last true away game for him (in college).—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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