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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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Ulta is offering deep discounts on skin care must-haves, body care basics, and hair treatments in its Black Friday sale section.
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The story of Titanic is familiar to us all, but the exhibit offers a unique, humanizing look at the tragedy via artifacts like tea cups and silverware dug up from the Atlantic deep.
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That’s why search on the open web is such a profound market opportunity.Quora, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Brittany Berry knows her actions and words have a profound impact on her daughter and two sons.John Johnston, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
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New York City and Philadelphia were expected to hit the mid-50s Sunday and low 60s by Wednesday.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alabama’s ceiling looked higher, but its floor looked lower.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The agent, who leads a double life disguised from her family, is then protected by the mysterious Sam, played by Whishaw.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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The mysterious reply sparked a flurry of additional attempts from users on Reddit to get the artificial intelligence tool to say the name – all to no avail.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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The site, called Encore, aggregates items from hundreds of resale websites and helps shoppers find esoteric and unique items—the proverbial needles in the haystack.Elissaveta M. Brandon, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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Numerology is an ancient esoteric science dealing with numbers and letters and the energy, intention and vibration associated with them, says Wilder.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Remain Calm During Stressful Situations Work can be ambiguous and stressful at times.Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The world of Osten Ard is not morally ambiguous; there is right, and there is wrong.Sarah Jones, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
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The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Becoming a professor requires years and years of intense study, often carried out in isolation and poverty.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Bregman’s talent and extensive postseason experience align well with a championship-caliber ball club who is looking to replace disappointment with glory in the month of October.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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There was severe flooding throughout the region with extensive damage in Asheville and many smaller communities in North Carolina and Tennessee.Greg Allen, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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With Cunha and Joao Gomes inspiring the side further forward, the afternoon carried echoes of some of the memorable away games in O’Neil’s impressive first season in charge.Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Regardless of their significant other's travel plans after a game, Chiefs players are required to travel to and from their away games with the team.Natasha Dye, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Deep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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