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as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
we dipped our feet in the warm waters of the gulf
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as in abyss
an immeasurable depth or space
the gulf of understanding between the two men was too wide for them to ever get along
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
the gulf was too wide to cross, so we had to hike down into it and go through it
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
a wide gulf in the defensive wall meant the city was in grave danger
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as in vortex
water moving rapidly in a circle with a hollow in the center
the doomed ship was sucked into the gulf and consigned to Davy Jones's locker
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as in to flood
to cover with a flood
with the administration gulfed by so many real problems, it's absurd for the president to concern himself with this nonissue
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Recent Examples of gulf
Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
There is a widening gulf between the kind of features that the company is adding to its phones and the mundane habits of most users.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2024
Ferris Jabr, Smithsonian, 8 Jan. 2018
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Noun
The gulf between the two was only three points, with Wawa earning 82 out of 100 and Sheetz getting a score of 79.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
There is a widening gulf between the kind of features that the company is adding to its phones and the mundane habits of most users.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2024
Verb
So many gulfs separate us now: geographical, anatomical, psychological.
—Ferris Jabr, Smithsonian, 8 Jan. 2018
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However, the short-range K-15 is only able to target southern Pakistan from the bay, and the submarines have to deploy to the South China Sea to strike China.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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If there is a lack of activity in the bay, however, your boat may take you out on the ocean where the waters are rougher.Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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This election might feel so stressful, completely overwhelming, as if our country is teetering on the edge of an abyss.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Oct. 2024
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McDermott and Beane basically came in together, established a culture true to their vision and pulled the Bills out of their 17-year abyss.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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Location The Hotel Bel-Air is in an exclusive residential community surrounded by hills, canyons, wildlife, and mature landscaping.Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Both liked casita buildings 37 and 38, situated higher on the grounds and deeper within the canyon than the rest.Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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And the most serious question remains—does this signal a serious gap to Google’s Pixel.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Previous research has established the higher mortality rate for Black women, but the new study points to systemic disparities, not a difference in breast cancer type, to explain the gap.Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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His group plans to use vortex beams of electrons to excite nuclei and release energy.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2024
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The vortices might show how matter behaves in some of the most extreme conditions in the universe.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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In admiration for Palmer’s resilience, fans flooded social media with messages of support, praising her vulnerability and strength to take on the role of breadwinner as a child.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The foundation of the hostel’s store was ruined by debris and mud flooded into the cabins, damaging furnishings, Wise said.Graham Hurley, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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This under-the-radar gem is home to an array of outdoor activities, from kayaking and whale watching to exploring the wildlife-rich estuaries and hiking at nearby state parks.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Snorkel a biodiverse estuary, then have lunch on a small tropical island If your kids have ever dreamed of exploring under the sea through The Little Mermaid’s eyes, Blue Heron Bridge, located near West Palm Beach, is the perfect place to try it.Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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The post-family worldview is really like putting kids on a floating piece of debris in the ocean.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some are snapshots — making paper airplanes, watching the Muppets, swimming in the ocean — while others more impressionistic: the smell of burning incense, the scratchy stubble on his father’s chin, the boney outline of his ankle, and the cold metal of his guitar strings.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Gulf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulf. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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