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{
"Deepfreeze":{
"antonyms":[
"continuance",
"continuation"
],
"definitions":{
": cold storage sense 2":[
"a bill \u2026 in deep freeze awaiting a new congress",
"\u2014 Newsweek"
],
": intense cold":[],
": quick-freeze":[],
": to store in a frozen state":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"This part of the world experienced a deep freeze for several thousand years.",
"a period of deep freeze",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Around 20,000 years ago, following the Earth\u2019s last deep freeze , the Wisconsinan Glacier began shrinking and the resulting melt revealed one of the southernmost peat bogs in the United States. \u2014 Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star , 10 May 2022",
"Without requirements, as exist elsewhere, for building extra capacity for times of high demand or stress, the state was ill-equipped to handle an abnormal deep freeze in February that knocked out power to 4 million customers for days. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Without requirements, as exist elsewhere, for building extra capacity for times of high demand or stress, the state was ill-equipped to handle an abnormal deep freeze in February that knocked out power to 4 million customers for days. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Oct. 2021",
"Once in power, Biden put ties with the Saudis in deep freeze . \u2014 Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"In the end, neither closed their embassies but instead put diplomatic relations in a deep freeze , negotiating only over basics like how to keep the water and electricity running. \u2014 Alan Cullison, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"Relations had been in the deep freeze since 2014, when Moscow punished Ukraine for a revolution ousting a pro-Kremlin president. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Feb. 2022",
"Bilateral ties remain in a deep freeze , with China imposing tariffs and other restrictions on Australian imports including coal and barley. \u2014 Alice Uribe, WSJ , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The last time Dallas recorded a high temperature at or below freezing, which is the forecast for Thursday, was last year during the week long deep freeze in February. \u2014 Jennifer Gray, CNN , 31 Jan. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
"1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8d\u0113p-\u02c8fr\u0113z",
"\u02c8d\u0113p-\u02ccfr\u0113z"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"abeyance",
"cold storage",
"doldrums",
"dormancy",
"holding pattern",
"latency",
"moratorium",
"quiescence",
"suspended animation",
"suspense",
"suspension"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112055",
"type":[
"noun",
"trademark",
"verb"
]
},
"dee":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": something shaped like the letter D":[],
": the letter d":[],
"river 50 miles (80 kilometers) long in southern Scotland flowing south into Solway Firth":[],
"river 70 miles (113 kilometers) long in northern Wales and western England flowing east and north into the Irish Sea":[],
"river 87 miles (140 kilometers) long in northeastern Scotland flowing east into the North Sea":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8d\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115102",
"type":[
"geographical name",
"noun"
]
},
"deed":{
"antonyms":[
"alien",
"alienate",
"assign",
"cede",
"convey",
"make over",
"transfer"
],
"definitions":{
": a signed and usually sealed instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 5 ) containing some legal transfer, bargain, or contract":[
"gave them the deed to the house"
],
": a usually illustrious act or action : feat , exploit":[
"a hero's daring deeds"
],
": something that is done":[
"evil deeds",
"did my good deed for the day"
],
": the act of performing : action":[
"righteous in word and in deed"
],
": to convey or transfer by a signed instrument containing a legal transfer, bargain, or contract : to convey or transfer by deed (see deed entry 1 sense 4 )":[
"deeded the house to her son"
]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"They taught their children to be kind and to do good deeds .",
"News of their heroic deeds spread far and wide.",
"It's too late now. The deed is done.",
"The land was transferred by deed .",
"He gave them the deed to the property.",
"Verb",
"She deeded the house to her children.",
"the philanthropist unexpectedly deeded his entire fortune to the animal shelter",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"In this wryly perceptive slice of only slightly exaggerated life, no good deed goes unpunished \u2014 or potentially distorted through the lens of bias, self-protection, tribal loyalties or trauma. \u2014 Ann Hornaday, Washington Post , 18 May 2022",
"The agreement included a deed restriction to not build on the former Cabaret Room site, which will become a memorial fountain honoring the 165 people who died in the 1977 fire. \u2014 Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Why is Cuyahoga County putting its new jail on a contaminated brownfield for which a deed restriction currently prohibits buildings such as jails",
"The waitlist for Eagle County\u2019s deed -restriction program jumped from 100 potential buyers to nearly 500 over the last couple of years, said Kim Bell Williams, executive director of the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority. \u2014 NBC News , 6 Mar. 2022",
"No good deed goes unpunished for Freddy Funkhouser. \u2014 Rodney Ho, ajc , 14 Nov. 2021",
"But no good deed goes unpunished, and Mr. Feuerstein\u2019s rebuilding efforts left Malden Mills saddled with debt, even as Polartec sales soared in the late 1990s. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Nov. 2021",
"Think about a company where no good deed goes unpunished. \u2014 Mark Murphy, Forbes , 24 May 2021",
"Built in the 1990s to replace an earlier house on the site, the structure has a deed restriction that prohibits construction of a sea wall. \u2014 Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 May 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"After the city considered a condo development for the site, residents raised $1.35 million to purchase the land and deed it to the city for the park. \u2014 Drew Dawson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 2 June 2022",
"In the Windfall redevelopment agreement, the city would pay about $6.6 million in construction costs, which would not be needed until May 2023, as well as deed the 3.3-acre site to Windfall, a value of about $2 million. \u2014 Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com , 4 Mar. 2022",
"The schedule is designed to ensure that the residences, particularly the ones that are deed restricted, are constructed in a timely fashion, Bibler said. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Mar. 2022",
"The process from scavenger sale to deed has been described by developers as complicated and lengthy, with a lot of rules and deadlines that cannot be missed if ownership is to be attained properly through the court. \u2014 Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com , 26 Jan. 2022",
"The first step would see the school district deed the land for the project to the city, Morgan explained. \u2014 Laurinda Joenks, Arkansas Online , 15 Feb. 2022",
"In the Windfall agreement, the city will pay about $6.6 million in construction costs, which would not be needed until May 2023, as well as deed the 3.3-acre site to Windfall, a value of about $2 million. \u2014 Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com , 11 Feb. 2022",
"According to a 2020 treasurer\u2019s report on the sale\u2019s history, several years there were not many bidders and not enough properties or lots were going to deed . \u2014 Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com , 26 Jan. 2022",
"The statue was removed this year after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the state, which owns the property, was not bound by a century-old land deed between a group of Henrico County citizens who paid for the bronze sculpture and the commonwealth. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 7 Dec. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1758, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English dede , from Old English d\u01e3d ; akin to Old English d\u014dn to do":"Noun and Verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8d\u0113d"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"exploit",
"feat",
"number",
"stunt",
"tour de force",
"trick"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060117",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"deem":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to come to think or judge : consider":[
"deemed it wise to go slow",
"those whom she deemed worthy",
"a movie deemed appropriate for all ages"
],
": to have an opinion : believe":[]
},
"examples":[
"The principal will take whatever action she deems appropriate in this case.",
"I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other countries such as China take a more conservative stance and deem access to their data as a national security concern. \u2014 Chrissa Mcfarlane, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
"Many insurance companies refuse to cover new weight loss drugs that their doctors deem medically necessary. \u2014 New York Times , 31 May 2022",
"Plus, previous instances of monkeypox spread in the U.S. \u2014 including a crop of cases just last year \u2014 haven't caused widespread outbreaks that healthcare professionals would deem highly contagious. \u2014 Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping , 24 May 2022",
"Lugo created the piece as an answer to those who deem selfies taken in front of works of art tacky or in poor taste. \u2014 Rima Suqi, ELLE Decor , 19 May 2022",
"Scholars who deem digital Buddhism inauthentic generally point to one of three reasons. \u2014 Gregory Grieve, The Conversation , 19 May 2022",
"And could Smith provide an ample bridge to the point where coaches deem Lock a proficient starter",
"Some may welcome discussion and expressions of concern, while others might deem that to be unnecessary pressure during an already difficult time. \u2014 Cheryl Naumann, Fortune , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Reconstruction in documentary filmmaking is an eternally divisive technique: What some deem vivid and immediate, others find distancing and artificial, cloaking and blurring reality in the language of fiction cinema. \u2014 Guy Lodge, Variety , 7 Feb. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English demen , from Old English d\u0113man ; akin to Old High German tuomen to judge, Old English d\u014dm doom":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8d\u0113m"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"allow",
"believe",
"conceive",
"consider",
"esteem",
"feel",
"figure",
"guess",
"hold",
"imagine",
"judge",
"reckon",
"suppose",
"think"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-075141",
"type":[
"verb"
]
},
"deemster":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": one of the two justices of the common-law courts of the Isle of Man":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English demestre judge":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"-m(p)st-",
"\u02c8d\u0113mzt\u0259(r)"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-221117",
"type":[
"noun",
"noun,"
]
},
"deen":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":[
"Definition of deen Scottish variant of done"
],
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":[],
"history_and_etymology":[],
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8d\u0113n"
],
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220705-090905",
"type":[]
},
"deener":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": shilling":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"origin unknown":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8d\u0113n\u0259(r)"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132702",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"deep":{
"antonyms":[
"depth",
"height",
"middle",
"midst",
"thick"
],
"definitions":{
": a vast or immeasurable extent : abyss":[],
": any of the fathom points on a sounding line other than the marks (see mark entry 1 sense 2b )":[],
": being below the level of consciousness":[
"deep neuroses"
],
": covered, enclosed, or filled to a specified degree":[
"\u2014 usually used in combination ankle- deep in mud"
],
": difficult to penetrate or comprehend : recondite":[
"deep mathematical problems",
"deep discussions on the meaning of life"
],
": extending far downward":[
"a deep well",
"a deep chasm"
],
": extending far from some surface or area: such as":[],
": extending far laterally from the center":[
"deep borders of lace"
],
": extending well back from a surface accepted as front":[
"a deep closet"
],
": extending well inward from an outer surface":[
"a deep gash",
"a deep -chested animal"
],
": far on : late":[
"danced deep into the night"
],
": grave or lamentable in nature or effect":[
"in deepest disgrace"
],
": having a low musical pitch (see pitch entry 4 sense 4b ) or pitch range":[
"a deep voice"
],
": having a specified extension in an implied direction usually downward or backward":[
"a shelf 20 inches deep",
"cars parked three- deep"
],
": having many good players":[
"a deep bullpen"
],
": high in saturation and low in lightness":[
"a deep red"
],
": in difficulty or distress":[],
": intensely engrossed or immersed":[
"she was deep in her book"
],
": large":[
"deep discounts"
],
": long sense 6":[
"threw deep to the wide receiver",
"hit the ball deep to right field"
],
": mysterious , obscure":[
"a deep dark secret"
],
": near the outer limits of the playing area":[
"the shortstop was playing deep"
],
": not located superficially within the body":[
"deep pressure receptors in muscles"
],
": occurring or located near the outer limits of the playing area":[
"hit to deep right field"
],
": ocean":[
"the briny deep"
],
": of penetrating intellect : wise":[
"a deep thinker"
],
": remote in time or space":[
"found deep in rural England"
],
": situated well within the boundaries":[
"a house deep in the woods"
],
": the extent of surrounding space or time":[
"the azure deep"
],
": the middle or most intense part":[
"in the deep of winter"
],
": thrown or hit for a considerable distance : thrown or hit deep (see deep entry 2 sense 3b )":[
"a deep pass",
"a deep fly ball"
],
": to a great depth : deeply":[
"still waters run deep",
"tunneled deep into the earth"
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"We walked in the deep snow.",
"a deep valley between the mountains",
"The water is deepest in the middle of the lake.",
"She's afraid of swimming in deep water.",
"a plant with deep roots",
"The house has lots of deep closets.",
"She has a small but deep wound on her arm.",
"This enormous canyon is over a mile deep .",
"The shelves are 10 inches deep .",
"He stepped into an ankle- deep puddle of mud.",
"Adverb",
"The ship now lies deep below the water's surface.",
"Our feet sank deeper into the mud.",
"The treasure was buried deep within the ground.",
"Their secret offices were located deep underground.",
"We walked deep into the forest.",
"The soldiers are operating deep within enemy territory.",
"I stood three feet deep in the water.",
"He stepped ankle- deep into a puddle of mud.",
"Noun",
"the kind of cold weather that we usually have only in the deep of winter",
"sailors exploring the farther reaches of the briny deep",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Footage of the aftermath showed buildings burning around a crater that looked to be forty feet deep . \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"Undoubtedly, the impact of the pandemic on student mental health has been deep , prolonged, and concerning. \u2014 Brennan Barnard, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"The crowd was so deep that, even after police and event staff pushed some of them back, Fitzpatrick\u2019s caddie ran ahead and requested more clearance. \u2014 Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
"The backfield should be extremely deep and talented. \u2014 Terry Pluto, cleveland , 19 June 2022",
"If a bird bath is too deep , birds may end up over their heads in water. \u2014 Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens , 17 June 2022",
"For the experienced swimmers, portions of the lake were 8\u2019 deep . \u2014 Donna Reiner, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022",
"The hole was several feet deep , and nothing of note had yet been discovered, when, an hour or two later, Archer stopped the proceedings. \u2014 Chris Heath, The Atlantic , 17 June 2022",
"The water is just 4 or 5 feet deep , but in many places vegetation is sparse. \u2014 Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Hempel, already out, watched as her father came out as gay, her sister as bisexual, and her brother as transgender, while their mother was already dealing with a lifelong trauma buried deep inside since her childhood. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 26 June 2022",
"The carp\u2019s skeleton is composed of an intricate lacework of intermuscular bones that branch off in a Y shape deep inside the flesh of the fish, creating a vexing puzzle for a fillet knife. \u2014 Peter Kendall, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
"The unassuming building that used to house a nut drying facility gives no indication that High Bar exists deep inside the winery. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
"That provision took effect this year and was tucked deep inside the 700-page Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today law, or SAFE-T Act, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021. \u2014 Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Many Americans are reaching deep inside themselves in search of answers. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"But as the war grinds on, and Ukrainian strength and morale wear down, sending drones to strike deep inside Russia may be a temptation too difficult to resist. \u2014 Michael Peck, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Louis Armstrong reportedly wrote a song about the yacht and then hid the record deep inside the frames of the wooden hull. \u2014 Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report , 27 May 2022",
"But, says something deep inside Mickey7, Mickey8 won\u2019t be me. \u2014 Tom Shippey, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"However, the two- deep is not set at strong-side linebacker and the rotation at Jack isn\u2019t solidified yet either. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 June 2022",
"Rivers played 10 deep in Game 7 and some of his lineups were baffling at times when the Sixers needed their stars in the game. \u2014 Dan Gelston, Star Tribune , 21 June 2021",
"There is a case to be made that Bishop, Hubert, Latu and Isbell will make up the safety two- deep in some order, but Whittingham referenced Bryson Reeves and Darrien Stewart as also being in the mix. \u2014 Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 Apr. 2022",
"For a five-star offensive line recruit, getting into the two- deep should be the standard, setting you up to, at the bare minimum, be a two-year starter with a chance to go pro after your junior season. \u2014 Stephen Means, cleveland , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Another receiver who has been seen working with the first-team offense at times has been Dawson, the former four-star prospect who was the only true freshman to crack Auburn\u2019s two- deep at the start of last season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 4 Apr. 2022",
"After that, the Buckeyes don\u2019t seem to know who fills out their two- deep on the offensive line. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Several jobs on the two- deep are open, especially in the secondary, and the Ducks are installing a new offense and defense. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Pittman can beat their secondary deep and provides leverage against a chalky Jonathan Taylor. \u2014 Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 Oct. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adverb",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English dep , from Old English d\u0113op ; akin to Old High German tiof deep, Old English dyppan to dip \u2014 more at dip":"Adjective, Adverb, and Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8d\u0113p"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for deep Adjective broad , wide , deep mean having horizontal extent. broad and wide apply to a surface measured or viewed from side to side. a broad avenue wide is more common when units of measurement are mentioned rugs eight feet wide or applied to unfilled space between limits. a wide doorway broad is preferred when full horizontal extent is considered. broad shoulders deep may indicate horizontal extent away from the observer or from a front or peripheral point. a deep cupboard deep woods",
"synonyms":[
"abysmal",
"bottomless",
"profound"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-181143",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
},
"deep freeze":{
"antonyms":[
"continuance",
"continuation"
],
"definitions":{
": cold storage sense 2":[
"a bill \u2026 in deep freeze awaiting a new congress",
"\u2014 Newsweek"
],
": intense cold":[],
": quick-freeze":[],
": to store in a frozen state":[]
},
"examples":[
"Noun",
"This part of the world experienced a deep freeze for several thousand years.",
"a period of deep freeze",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Around 20,000 years ago, following the Earth\u2019s last deep freeze , the Wisconsinan Glacier began shrinking and the resulting melt revealed one of the southernmost peat bogs in the United States. \u2014 Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star , 10 May 2022",
"Without requirements, as exist elsewhere, for building extra capacity for times of high demand or stress, the state was ill-equipped to handle an abnormal deep freeze in February that knocked out power to 4 million customers for days. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Without requirements, as exist elsewhere, for building extra capacity for times of high demand or stress, the state was ill-equipped to handle an abnormal deep freeze in February that knocked out power to 4 million customers for days. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Oct. 2021",
"Once in power, Biden put ties with the Saudis in deep freeze . \u2014 Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"In the end, neither closed their embassies but instead put diplomatic relations in a deep freeze , negotiating only over basics like how to keep the water and electricity running. \u2014 Alan Cullison, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"Relations had been in the deep freeze since 2014, when Moscow punished Ukraine for a revolution ousting a pro-Kremlin president. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Feb. 2022",
"Bilateral ties remain in a deep freeze , with China imposing tariffs and other restrictions on Australian imports including coal and barley. \u2014 Alice Uribe, WSJ , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The last time Dallas recorded a high temperature at or below freezing, which is the forecast for Thursday, was last year during the week long deep freeze in February. \u2014 Jennifer Gray, CNN , 31 Jan. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
"1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8d\u0113p-\u02ccfr\u0113z",
"\u02c8d\u0113p-\u02c8fr\u0113z"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"abeyance",
"cold storage",
"doldrums",
"dormancy",
"holding pattern",
"latency",
"moratorium",
"quiescence",
"suspended animation",
"suspense",
"suspension"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060832",
"type":[
"noun",
"trademark",
"verb"
]
},
"deep freezer":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": freezer sense 1d(2)":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-013110",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"deep fryer":{
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"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a utensil suitable for deep-fat frying":[]
},
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"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The truck will accommodate 36-inch grill and oven, plus small countertop deep fryer that can handle 30 pounds along with a full-size refrigerator and freezer, and other kitchen accoutrements. \u2014 Marc Bona, cleveland , 23 May 2022",
"Alternatively, heat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees in a deep fryer following the manufacturer\u2019s directions. \u2014 USA TODAY , 5 June 2022",
"The recipe is simple: Take a scoop of fat (butter) and drop it into a deep fryer . \u2014 Washington Post , 11 May 2022",
"Kare pan, or curry bread, is rolled in panko before a dunk in the deep fryer , ensuring a crispy crust that provides maximum textural contrast with the soft, saucy interior. \u2014 Jen Rose Smith, CNN , 4 May 2022",
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"What happens when three sportswriters in the college football deep fryer of America go to an off-brand pro football game and sit in the cheap seats with real people? \u2014 Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al , 26 Apr. 2022",
"In a deep cast iron skillet or deep fryer , heat the vegetable oil at 350\u00b0 F. Fry the plantains until golden brown for about 4 to 6 minutes. \u2014 Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine , 20 Apr. 2022",
"Along with fry pans and saucepans in multiple sizes, the set features a 4.8\u2013quart- deep fryer and steamer rack, a 5\u2013quart casserole and steamer, and a grill pan. \u2014 Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics , 4 Apr. 2022",
"Then, they are quickly chilled before being dropped into a deep fryer and sauced with five flavor choices\u2014original BBQ, the house sauce, Thai chili, raspberry habanero and mild buffalo. \u2014 Anna Mazurek, Chron , 25 Mar. 2022"
],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1950, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-055930"
},
"deep pocket":{
"antonyms":[
"have-not",
"pauper"
],
"definitions":{
": a person or an organization having substantial financial resources":[],
": substantial financial resources":[
"a corporation with deep pockets"
]
},
"examples":[
"argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With a deep pocket , the mattress pad can fit a mattress up to 21 inches thick. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
"With a deep pocket and an elasticized bottom, the fitted sheet easily fits onto your mattress \u2014 no frustrating pulling required. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The deep pocket sheets have earned 11,000 five-star ratings for durability, softness, and comfortable feel. \u2014 Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com , 14 May 2022",
"Shown in the figure below, cGAMP sat in the ligand-binding domain, while C53 fit within a deep pocket within the transmembrane domain. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"There are even options for split sets and extra- deep pocket sets. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 13 Mar. 2022",
"Campion\u2019s film has consistently demonstrated a deep pocket of passionate supporters, which could help its chances at these precursor competitions. \u2014 Clayton Davis, Variety , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Each set includes four pillowcases, a flat sheet, and a fitted sheet that's outfitted with a super deep pocket that can stretch around mattresses that are up to 16 inches deep. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Shoppers can choose from all the traditional sizes ranging from twin to king, with each one boasting an extra- deep pocket that's designed to fit over even the thickest of mattresses. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 13 Nov. 2021"
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"But none of those applications get to the deep structure of biology\u2014likely a beacon of future creativity. \u2014 Frank Wilczek, WSJ , 2 Sep. 2021",
"Safran describes the show\u2019s deep structure as a comedy of manners. \u2014 New York Times , 7 July 2021",
"How can diversity and inclusion become an enterprise that extends past token gestures into the deep structure of the institution",
"Most jerkbaits are made to work in 3 to 6 feet of water while using fairly light line (typically 8 to 12 pound test), but sometimes the fish are holding on deeper structure or cover. \u2014 Pete Robbins, Field & Stream , 3 Mar. 2020",
"Yet in its deep structure , the show is about her own dignity and the difficulty of being both a discerning mind and a desiring body. \u2014 Ben Brantley, New York Times , 3 Dec. 2019",
"Over the generations, physicists have oscillated between self-assurance and skepticism, periodically giving up on ever finding the deep structure of nature and downgrading physics to the search for scraps of useful knowledge. \u2014 George Musser, Scientific American , 25 Aug. 2019",
"One thing this shows is that not every polynomial could be a chromatic polynomial: There is a deeper structure imposed on chromatic polynomials by their connections to graphs. \u2014 Quanta Magazine , 13 Aug. 2019"
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"With a deep pocket , the mattress pad can fit a mattress up to 21 inches thick. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
"With a deep pocket and an elasticized bottom, the fitted sheet easily fits onto your mattress \u2014 no frustrating pulling required. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 13 Apr. 2022",
"The deep pocket sheets have earned 11,000 five-star ratings for durability, softness, and comfortable feel. \u2014 Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com , 14 May 2022",
"Shown in the figure below, cGAMP sat in the ligand-binding domain, while C53 fit within a deep pocket within the transmembrane domain. \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 21 Apr. 2022",
"There are even options for split sets and extra- deep pocket sets. \u2014 Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com , 13 Mar. 2022",
"Campion\u2019s film has consistently demonstrated a deep pocket of passionate supporters, which could help its chances at these precursor competitions. \u2014 Clayton Davis, Variety , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Each set includes four pillowcases, a flat sheet, and a fitted sheet that's outfitted with a super deep pocket that can stretch around mattresses that are up to 16 inches deep. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Shoppers can choose from all the traditional sizes ranging from twin to king, with each one boasting an extra- deep pocket that's designed to fit over even the thickest of mattresses. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 13 Nov. 2021"
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"This class will deepen your understanding of economics.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Curiosity has been roaming around the surface of Mars for almost a decade now, helping to deepen our understanding of our neighboring world. \u2014 Eric Mack, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Answers to that query change as the students deepen their understanding of their craft and its costs. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 May 2022",
"It may be far removed from today's way of life, but a visit to one, even just a short drive from BA, can widen and deepen the understanding of this tremendous country. \u2014 Richard Quest And Joe Minihane, CNN , 27 Apr. 2022",
"As Ezra Miller grooming allegations deepen , a court \u2018cannot locate or serve\u2019 the actor. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
"The World Bank on Tuesday forecast that the country\u2019s economy will contract by 8.9% this year and 2% in 2023, and that contraction could deepen if Europe\u2019s governments take further action to reduce their imports of Russian energy. \u2014 Paul Hannon, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"In a release announcing the move, the company said its new headquarters would help deepen its partnerships with the defense and intelligence agencies headquartered in Northern Virginia. \u2014 Aaron Gregg, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
"Being able to draw on life experiences similar to what is in the music \u2014 love, loss, victory \u2014 helps deepen the performance. \u2014 New York Times , 4 June 2022",
"Artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud and other technologies can help accelerate and deepen insights, map compliance, and manage regulatory change. \u2014 Steve Culp, Forbes , 2 June 2022"
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2022-07-15 11:16:05 +00:00
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2022-07-15 11:16:05 +00:00
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2022-07-15 11:16:05 +00:00
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"Noun",
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"Footage of the aftermath showed buildings burning around a crater that looked to be forty feet deep . \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"Undoubtedly, the impact of the pandemic on student mental health has been deep , prolonged, and concerning. \u2014 Brennan Barnard, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"The crowd was so deep that, even after police and event staff pushed some of them back, Fitzpatrick\u2019s caddie ran ahead and requested more clearance. \u2014 Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
"The backfield should be extremely deep and talented. \u2014 Terry Pluto, cleveland , 19 June 2022",
"If a bird bath is too deep , birds may end up over their heads in water. \u2014 Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens , 17 June 2022",
"For the experienced swimmers, portions of the lake were 8\u2019 deep . \u2014 Donna Reiner, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022",
"The hole was several feet deep , and nothing of note had yet been discovered, when, an hour or two later, Archer stopped the proceedings. \u2014 Chris Heath, The Atlantic , 17 June 2022",
"The water is just 4 or 5 feet deep , but in many places vegetation is sparse. \u2014 Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Hempel, already out, watched as her father came out as gay, her sister as bisexual, and her brother as transgender, while their mother was already dealing with a lifelong trauma buried deep inside since her childhood. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 26 June 2022",
"The carp\u2019s skeleton is composed of an intricate lacework of intermuscular bones that branch off in a Y shape deep inside the flesh of the fish, creating a vexing puzzle for a fillet knife. \u2014 Peter Kendall, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
"The unassuming building that used to house a nut drying facility gives no indication that High Bar exists deep inside the winery. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
"That provision took effect this year and was tucked deep inside the 700-page Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today law, or SAFE-T Act, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021. \u2014 Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Many Americans are reaching deep inside themselves in search of answers. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"But as the war grinds on, and Ukrainian strength and morale wear down, sending drones to strike deep inside Russia may be a temptation too difficult to resist. \u2014 Michael Peck, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Louis Armstrong reportedly wrote a song about the yacht and then hid the record deep inside the frames of the wooden hull. \u2014 Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report , 27 May 2022",
"But, says something deep inside Mickey7, Mickey8 won\u2019t be me. \u2014 Tom Shippey, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"However, the two- deep is not set at strong-side linebacker and the rotation at Jack isn\u2019t solidified yet either. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 June 2022",
"Rivers played 10 deep in Game 7 and some of his lineups were baffling at times when the Sixers needed their stars in the game. \u2014 Dan Gelston, Star Tribune , 21 June 2021",
"There is a case to be made that Bishop, Hubert, Latu and Isbell will make up the safety two- deep in some order, but Whittingham referenced Bryson Reeves and Darrien Stewart as also being in the mix. \u2014 Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 Apr. 2022",
"For a five-star offensive line recruit, getting into the two- deep should be the standard, setting you up to, at the bare minimum, be a two-year starter with a chance to go pro after your junior season. \u2014 Stephen Means, cleveland , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Another receiver who has been seen working with the first-team offense at times has been Dawson, the former four-star prospect who was the only true freshman to crack Auburn\u2019s two- deep at the start of last season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 4 Apr. 2022",
"After that, the Buckeyes don\u2019t seem to know who fills out their two- deep on the offensive line. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Several jobs on the two- deep are open, especially in the secondary, and the Ducks are installing a new offense and defense. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Pittman can beat their secondary deep and provides leverage against a chalky Jonathan Taylor. \u2014 Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 Oct. 2021"
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"Recommended by Our Editors Fission surface power technologies will also help NASA mature nuclear propulsion systems that rely on reactors to generate power, paving the way for more deep space exploration missions. \u2014 Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG , 23 June 2022",
"The discovery was made through a basic principle called atrometric microlensing, which is easy enough to explain but harder to identify in deep space . \u2014 Jay R. Jordan, Chron , 15 June 2022",
"The estimates are based on extrapolations of NASA\u2019s historic budget trend and the development trends within deep space exploration research. \u2014 Jamie Carter, Forbes , 26 May 2022",
"Since then, Robinson has experimented liberally with sci-fi tropes, writing everything from an alternate history of China to an epic about deep space exploration to a speculative historical novel set in the Ice Age. \u2014 New York Times , 11 May 2022",
"This first mission in the Artemis program, which will not carry any humans, will test out NASA's latest deep space exploration systems. \u2014 Megan Marples, CNN , 11 Mar. 2022",
"But that won't be operationally feasible for broad deployment on future deep space missions, such as a manned mission to Mars. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Atacama is the driest spot on Earth, which means there are few things in the air \u2014 notably moisture \u2014 to interfere with capturing signals from deep space . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 Apr. 2022",
"This high-profile international effort, spearheaded by the US space agency at a cost of nearly $7.5 billion per year, seeks to return humans to the lunar surface in the mid-2020s and establish a sustainable presence in deep space . \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 20 Apr. 2022"
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"a deep valley between the mountains",
"The water is deepest in the middle of the lake.",
"She's afraid of swimming in deep water.",
"a plant with deep roots",
"The house has lots of deep closets.",
"She has a small but deep wound on her arm.",
"This enormous canyon is over a mile deep .",
"The shelves are 10 inches deep .",
"He stepped into an ankle- deep puddle of mud.",
"Adverb",
"The ship now lies deep below the water's surface.",
"Our feet sank deeper into the mud.",
"The treasure was buried deep within the ground.",
"Their secret offices were located deep underground.",
"We walked deep into the forest.",
"The soldiers are operating deep within enemy territory.",
"I stood three feet deep in the water.",
"He stepped ankle- deep into a puddle of mud.",
"Noun",
"the kind of cold weather that we usually have only in the deep of winter",
"sailors exploring the farther reaches of the briny deep",
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"Footage of the aftermath showed buildings burning around a crater that looked to be forty feet deep . \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"Undoubtedly, the impact of the pandemic on student mental health has been deep , prolonged, and concerning. \u2014 Brennan Barnard, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"The crowd was so deep that, even after police and event staff pushed some of them back, Fitzpatrick\u2019s caddie ran ahead and requested more clearance. \u2014 Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
"The backfield should be extremely deep and talented. \u2014 Terry Pluto, cleveland , 19 June 2022",
"If a bird bath is too deep , birds may end up over their heads in water. \u2014 Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens , 17 June 2022",
"For the experienced swimmers, portions of the lake were 8\u2019 deep . \u2014 Donna Reiner, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022",
"The hole was several feet deep , and nothing of note had yet been discovered, when, an hour or two later, Archer stopped the proceedings. \u2014 Chris Heath, The Atlantic , 17 June 2022",
"The water is just 4 or 5 feet deep , but in many places vegetation is sparse. \u2014 Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Hempel, already out, watched as her father came out as gay, her sister as bisexual, and her brother as transgender, while their mother was already dealing with a lifelong trauma buried deep inside since her childhood. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 26 June 2022",
"The carp\u2019s skeleton is composed of an intricate lacework of intermuscular bones that branch off in a Y shape deep inside the flesh of the fish, creating a vexing puzzle for a fillet knife. \u2014 Peter Kendall, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
"The unassuming building that used to house a nut drying facility gives no indication that High Bar exists deep inside the winery. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
"That provision took effect this year and was tucked deep inside the 700-page Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today law, or SAFE-T Act, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021. \u2014 Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Many Americans are reaching deep inside themselves in search of answers. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"But as the war grinds on, and Ukrainian strength and morale wear down, sending drones to strike deep inside Russia may be a temptation too difficult to resist. \u2014 Michael Peck, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Louis Armstrong reportedly wrote a song about the yacht and then hid the record deep inside the frames of the wooden hull. \u2014 Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report , 27 May 2022",
"But, says something deep inside Mickey7, Mickey8 won\u2019t be me. \u2014 Tom Shippey, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"However, the two- deep is not set at strong-side linebacker and the rotation at Jack isn\u2019t solidified yet either. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 June 2022",
"Rivers played 10 deep in Game 7 and some of his lineups were baffling at times when the Sixers needed their stars in the game. \u2014 Dan Gelston, Star Tribune , 21 June 2021",
"There is a case to be made that Bishop, Hubert, Latu and Isbell will make up the safety two- deep in some order, but Whittingham referenced Bryson Reeves and Darrien Stewart as also being in the mix. \u2014 Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 Apr. 2022",
"For a five-star offensive line recruit, getting into the two- deep should be the standard, setting you up to, at the bare minimum, be a two-year starter with a chance to go pro after your junior season. \u2014 Stephen Means, cleveland , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Another receiver who has been seen working with the first-team offense at times has been Dawson, the former four-star prospect who was the only true freshman to crack Auburn\u2019s two- deep at the start of last season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 4 Apr. 2022",
"After that, the Buckeyes don\u2019t seem to know who fills out their two- deep on the offensive line. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Several jobs on the two- deep are open, especially in the secondary, and the Ducks are installing a new offense and defense. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Pittman can beat their secondary deep and provides leverage against a chalky Jonathan Taylor. \u2014 Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 Oct. 2021"
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"\u2014 Eileen Ormsby"
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"The deep web is everything that is not indexed by search engines, including pages behind paywalls, password-protected information, or closed intranets. Personal information that only you can access though your bank's website, for example, is part of the deep web .",
"\u2014 Eileen Ormsby"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The bacterium that most commonly causes Lyme, Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick . \u2014 Maggie O'neill, SELF , 23 June 2022",
"According to Mayo Clinic, Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected, black-legged deer tick . \u2014 Charles Trepany, USA TODAY , 10 June 2022",
"There are two genetically distinct lineages recognized, POWV (lineage I) and deer tick virus (lineage II). \u2014 William A. Haseltine, Forbes , 23 May 2022",
"The virus usually is spread through the bite of an infected black-legged or deer tick , the same parasite that transmits Lyme disease. \u2014 Jesse Leavenworth, Hartford Courant , 5 May 2022",
"However, the lone star tick has a different shape than the dog tick and is much larger than the deer tick . \u2014 Kevin Ambrose, Anchorage Daily News , 2 May 2022",
"While most insect bites are harmless, a prolonged encounter with a black-legged tick ( deer tick ) or an American dog tick could result in Rocky Mountain spotted fever or Lyme disease. \u2014 Rachel Ng, Outside Online , 14 Aug. 2021",
"As the climate is changing, a new kind of tick, known as the Lone Star tick, has also spread into New England, said Larry Dapsis, deer tick project coordinator and entomologist for the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 22 Mar. 2022",
"In the Northeast, the deer tick is best known as the carrier of Lyme disease. \u2014 New York Times , 26 Aug. 2021"
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"a deep valley between the mountains",
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"She's afraid of swimming in deep water.",
"a plant with deep roots",
"The house has lots of deep closets.",
"She has a small but deep wound on her arm.",
"This enormous canyon is over a mile deep .",
"The shelves are 10 inches deep .",
"He stepped into an ankle- deep puddle of mud.",
"Adverb",
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"Our feet sank deeper into the mud.",
"The treasure was buried deep within the ground.",
"Their secret offices were located deep underground.",
"We walked deep into the forest.",
"The soldiers are operating deep within enemy territory.",
"I stood three feet deep in the water.",
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"sailors exploring the farther reaches of the briny deep",
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"Footage of the aftermath showed buildings burning around a crater that looked to be forty feet deep . \u2014 Seth Harp, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"Undoubtedly, the impact of the pandemic on student mental health has been deep , prolonged, and concerning. \u2014 Brennan Barnard, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"The crowd was so deep that, even after police and event staff pushed some of them back, Fitzpatrick\u2019s caddie ran ahead and requested more clearance. \u2014 Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant , 20 June 2022",
"The backfield should be extremely deep and talented. \u2014 Terry Pluto, cleveland , 19 June 2022",
"If a bird bath is too deep , birds may end up over their heads in water. \u2014 Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens , 17 June 2022",
"For the experienced swimmers, portions of the lake were 8\u2019 deep . \u2014 Donna Reiner, The Arizona Republic , 17 June 2022",
"The hole was several feet deep , and nothing of note had yet been discovered, when, an hour or two later, Archer stopped the proceedings. \u2014 Chris Heath, The Atlantic , 17 June 2022",
"The water is just 4 or 5 feet deep , but in many places vegetation is sparse. \u2014 Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb",
"Hempel, already out, watched as her father came out as gay, her sister as bisexual, and her brother as transgender, while their mother was already dealing with a lifelong trauma buried deep inside since her childhood. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 26 June 2022",
"The carp\u2019s skeleton is composed of an intricate lacework of intermuscular bones that branch off in a Y shape deep inside the flesh of the fish, creating a vexing puzzle for a fillet knife. \u2014 Peter Kendall, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
"The unassuming building that used to house a nut drying facility gives no indication that High Bar exists deep inside the winery. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
"That provision took effect this year and was tucked deep inside the 700-page Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today law, or SAFE-T Act, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021. \u2014 Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Many Americans are reaching deep inside themselves in search of answers. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"But as the war grinds on, and Ukrainian strength and morale wear down, sending drones to strike deep inside Russia may be a temptation too difficult to resist. \u2014 Michael Peck, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Louis Armstrong reportedly wrote a song about the yacht and then hid the record deep inside the frames of the wooden hull. \u2014 Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report , 27 May 2022",
"But, says something deep inside Mickey7, Mickey8 won\u2019t be me. \u2014 Tom Shippey, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"However, the two- deep is not set at strong-side linebacker and the rotation at Jack isn\u2019t solidified yet either. \u2014 oregonlive , 2 June 2022",
"Rivers played 10 deep in Game 7 and some of his lineups were baffling at times when the Sixers needed their stars in the game. \u2014 Dan Gelston, Star Tribune , 21 June 2021",
"There is a case to be made that Bishop, Hubert, Latu and Isbell will make up the safety two- deep in some order, but Whittingham referenced Bryson Reeves and Darrien Stewart as also being in the mix. \u2014 Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 Apr. 2022",
"For a five-star offensive line recruit, getting into the two- deep should be the standard, setting you up to, at the bare minimum, be a two-year starter with a chance to go pro after your junior season. \u2014 Stephen Means, cleveland , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Another receiver who has been seen working with the first-team offense at times has been Dawson, the former four-star prospect who was the only true freshman to crack Auburn\u2019s two- deep at the start of last season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 4 Apr. 2022",
"After that, the Buckeyes don\u2019t seem to know who fills out their two- deep on the offensive line. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Several jobs on the two- deep are open, especially in the secondary, and the Ducks are installing a new offense and defense. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Pittman can beat their secondary deep and provides leverage against a chalky Jonathan Taylor. \u2014 Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 Oct. 2021"
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"The mystery was deepened by her silence.",
"This class will deepen your understanding of economics.",
"Living in the country's capital had deepened her knowledge of politics.",
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"Curiosity has been roaming around the surface of Mars for almost a decade now, helping to deepen our understanding of our neighboring world. \u2014 Eric Mack, Forbes , 8 June 2022",
"Answers to that query change as the students deepen their understanding of their craft and its costs. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 May 2022",
"It may be far removed from today's way of life, but a visit to one, even just a short drive from BA, can widen and deepen the understanding of this tremendous country. \u2014 Richard Quest And Joe Minihane, CNN , 27 Apr. 2022",
"As Ezra Miller grooming allegations deepen , a court \u2018cannot locate or serve\u2019 the actor. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
"The World Bank on Tuesday forecast that the country\u2019s economy will contract by 8.9% this year and 2% in 2023, and that contraction could deepen if Europe\u2019s governments take further action to reduce their imports of Russian energy. \u2014 Paul Hannon, WSJ , 8 June 2022",
"In a release announcing the move, the company said its new headquarters would help deepen its partnerships with the defense and intelligence agencies headquartered in Northern Virginia. \u2014 Aaron Gregg, Washington Post , 7 June 2022",
"Being able to draw on life experiences similar to what is in the music \u2014 love, loss, victory \u2014 helps deepen the performance. \u2014 New York Times , 4 June 2022",
"Artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud and other technologies can help accelerate and deepen insights, map compliance, and manage regulatory change. \u2014 Steve Culp, Forbes , 2 June 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Afterward, the boys changed their last name by deed poll to Sherwood, as a gift to their parents. \u2014 Penelope Green, BostonGlobe.com , 5 July 2020"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The coronavirus teaches us, as deep ecology always has, to consider when our individual deeds might ripple out and harm the whole. \u2014 Heather Hansman, Outside Online , 12 Apr. 2020"
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"For the best protection against both mosquitoes and ticks, the CDC recommends products containing DEET .",
"\u2014 Kiera Butler",
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"\u2014 Robert H. Boyle"
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"1961, in the meaning defined above":""
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": any of various slender-legged, even-toed , ruminant mammals (family Cervidae, the deer family) having usually brownish fur and deciduous antlers borne by the males of nearly all and by the females only of the caribou : cervid":[]
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"\u02c8dir"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The four deer that were tested were found near North Salt Lake and Bountiful between December 2021 and March 2022. \u2014 Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 June 2022",
"The deer was located behind the store and was dispatched due to its obvious injuries. \u2014 cleveland , 2 June 2022",
"As with all lilies, if deer are present in your area, do your best to keep them away from these plants. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 29 May 2022",
"There were lots of little projects, too, such as putting muntins in the upper-level window to match new French entry doors and picking plants for the landscape\u2014 including snacks for the deer . \u2014 Sarah Egge, Better Homes & Gardens , 4 May 2022",
"Stray dogs were still a problem, especially for the deer . \u2014 Washington Post , 4 May 2022",
"Across Mesoamerica, the study notes, the seventh day is consistently associated with the deer . \u2014 Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Joseph drives out to a private property licensed for hunting and treks through the woods, finding various places to sit and wait but showing little of the patience and stillness required of a deer hunter. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 9 June 2022",
"Cimino shipped two large deer to the hills, where thirty crew members carried them over in crates. \u2014 Richard Brody, The New Yorker , 22 May 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The deep focus on Angeli himself runs the risk of making this a fans-only affair, though animation enthusiasts will likely appreciate it as much as Angeli diehards. \u2014 Michael Nordine, Variety , 24 Jan. 2022",
"Working from home served as a Mecca for those that thrive in distraction-free, deep focus environments. \u2014 Paige Francis, Forbes , 10 Oct. 2021",
"But commuting weekly from Florida to New York does leave her with uninterrupted time to tap into a deep focus for work, or just get some shut-eye. \u2014 Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure , 30 Sep. 2021",
"The permanent collection exhibition of artists from the second half of the 20th Century now has special installations with a deep focus on a few artists such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Roy Lichtenstein and Kara Walker. \u2014 Tom Teicholz, Forbes , 23 June 2021",
"Robertson\u2019s deep focus on the filing cabinet grounds the book in history and not historical analogy. \u2014 An Xiao Mina, The Atlantic , 8 June 2021",
"Perhaps the most striking element of the film is its deep focus on Swift as a singer. \u2014 Andrew Barker, chicagotribune.com , 27 Nov. 2020",
"Like a photographic master of deep focus , Hazzard is able to keep both single lives and mass events in sharp definition. \u2014 Alice Gregory, The New Yorker , 9 Nov. 2020",
"There's a deep focus on finding cover, flanking the enemy, and avoiding being flanked yourself. \u2014 Jim Salter, Ars Technica , 26 Aug. 2020"
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"1948, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The wide-ranging white-footed mouse, well known among New Yorkers, and very closely related to the deer mouse , was predicted to be susceptible by a computer model that Barbara Han and her colleagues built. \u2014 Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker , 10 Feb. 2022",
"The itsy-bitsy deer mouse leaves bounding footprints, often with a thin groove left by a slender tail. \u2014 Jen Rose Smith, CNN , 19 Nov. 2020",
"Each specimen\u2014say, a species of pitcher plant from Florida or a deer mouse from arid New Mexico\u2014is catalogued with a scientific name, a collection date and the place where it was collected, and often with other relevant information. \u2014 Smithsonian Magazine , 26 June 2020",
"The virus, carried by deer mice , left 13 dead including young, otherwise healthy people who developed sudden respiratory failure. \u2014 Simon Romero, New York Times , 9 Apr. 2020",
"In 2012, a booming population of deer mice in the park caused a rare hantavirus outbreak, which killed three people and sickened another seven. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Jan. 2020",
"The virus was blamed on a skyrocketing deer mice population in Yosemite Valley. \u2014 Peter Fimrite, SFChronicle.com , 16 Jan. 2020",
"Much of the research on cougar kills has focused on bigger animals; an earlier study by Elbroch revealed that 39 species of birds and mammals also visit kill sites, including black bears, deer mice , and Steller\u2019s jays. \u2014 Jason Bittel, National Geographic , 11 Mar. 2019",
"There are also copious birdlife and rare land creatures like the island fox, island spotted skunk, and island deer mouse . \u2014 Joe Yogerst, National Geographic , 9 Apr. 2019"
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"\u2014 Samantha Cole",
"No law regulates deepfakes , though some legal and technical experts have recommended adapting current laws covering libel, defamation, identity fraud or impersonating a government official. But concerns of overregulation abound: The dividing line between a parody protected by the First Amendment and deepfake political propaganda may not always be clear-cut.",
"\u2014 Drew Harwell",
"With Mueller warning of future election meddling, [Representative Adam] Schiff said that one of his biggest concerns for future campaigns was the development of deepfake technology\u2014the ability to manipulate videos or audio to change what a person appears to have said. 'How do we prepare against the late distribution of a fraudulent video",
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": a close-fitting hat with a visor at the front and the back and with earflaps that may be worn up or down":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"So sit back, enjoy the performances, put on your best Sherlock Holmesian deerstalkers , and attempt to guess the celebrities behind the masks of this week\u2019s contestants. \u2014 Ew Staff, EW.com , 2 Oct. 2019",
"The Wolf and Bear Pub (with a deerstalker -wearing grizzly) soon followed. \u2014 Debbie Arrington, sacbee , 20 Apr. 2018",
"The job is more Sherlock Holmes than Scooby Doo\u2014and Alperovitch has everything but the deerstalker cap. \u2014 Robert Hackett, Fortune , 23 Aug. 2017",
"So why not throw on a deerstalker hat, light up a handy meerschaum pipe, and do our best impression of the great detective himself in order to get to the bottom of this case"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Exxon, which leads the project and owns a 50% stake, began drilling Cutthroat in late February in an ultra- deepwater region known as the Sergipe-Alagoas Basin off the northeast coast of Brazil. \u2014 Kevin Crowley, Bloomberg.com , 28 Mar. 2022",
"The deepwater Whale project will use a platform similar to that of an existing nearby Shell field, Vito, which is expected to reduce the development time and costs, said Wael Sawan, Shell\u2019s head of oil and gas production. \u2014 Washington Post , 26 July 2021",
"The West Auriga is a sixth generation ultra- deepwater drillship with operational history in the Gulf of Mexico. \u2014 David Taylor, Houston Chronicle , 21 Aug. 2020",
"A few years ago, Peter Coope, Buckle\u2019s chief engineer, was working on a commercial vessel that was affixing an enormous, deepwater anchor to an oil rig off the coast of Indonesia. \u2014 Ben Taub, The New Yorker , 10 May 2020",
"The extra barrels that refiners needed flowed from extremely high-cost, deepwater wells in such locales Russian arctic and off the Brazil's Atlantic coast. \u2014 Shawn Tully, Fortune , 30 Apr. 2020",
"The depot, which includes two deepwater docks, is close to opening. \u2014 Keith Schneider, New York Times , 28 Apr. 2020",
"In part, that\u2019s because scientists knew little about the habits of many deepwater marine mammals before the spill, so have trouble detecting changes from current data. \u2014 National Geographic , 17 Apr. 2020",
"Exxon Mobil is now back in production growth mode though as the most active player in the booming Permian Basin and the leader of the next major deepwater development offshore of Guyana in South America. \u2014 Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle , 15 Aug. 2019"
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"\u2014 Robert H. Boyle"
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"\u02c8d\u0113p-\u02ccfr\u0113z"
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"moratorium",
"quiescence",
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"suspension"
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"Noun",
"This part of the world experienced a deep freeze for several thousand years.",
"a period of deep freeze",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Around 20,000 years ago, following the Earth\u2019s last deep freeze , the Wisconsinan Glacier began shrinking and the resulting melt revealed one of the southernmost peat bogs in the United States. \u2014 Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star , 10 May 2022",
"Without requirements, as exist elsewhere, for building extra capacity for times of high demand or stress, the state was ill-equipped to handle an abnormal deep freeze in February that knocked out power to 4 million customers for days. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Without requirements, as exist elsewhere, for building extra capacity for times of high demand or stress, the state was ill-equipped to handle an abnormal deep freeze in February that knocked out power to 4 million customers for days. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Oct. 2021",
"Once in power, Biden put ties with the Saudis in deep freeze . \u2014 Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post , 15 June 2022",
"In the end, neither closed their embassies but instead put diplomatic relations in a deep freeze , negotiating only over basics like how to keep the water and electricity running. \u2014 Alan Cullison, WSJ , 24 May 2022",
"Relations had been in the deep freeze since 2014, when Moscow punished Ukraine for a revolution ousting a pro-Kremlin president. \u2014 Washington Post , 5 Feb. 2022",
"Bilateral ties remain in a deep freeze , with China imposing tariffs and other restrictions on Australian imports including coal and barley. \u2014 Alice Uribe, WSJ , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The last time Dallas recorded a high temperature at or below freezing, which is the forecast for Thursday, was last year during the week long deep freeze in February. \u2014 Jennifer Gray, CNN , 31 Jan. 2022"
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"Leather products, deerskin , sheepskin and goatskin also are exempt, along with the work of taxidermists. \u2014 Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times , 11 Sep. 2019",
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"Here\u2019s the deets of why these cities are topping the charts. \u2014 Ashley Stahl, Forbes , 6 June 2022",
"Now that you're all prepped and ready, be sure to check out the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale page on nordstrom.com with all the deets . \u2014 Angela Trakoshis, Allure , 27 May 2022",
"Since Face the Sun will be released later this month, deets on which songs from the album will be played during the show have yet to be revealed. \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 20 May 2022",
"Want more deets on the heartthrob who's all over the internet? \u2014 Jasmine Washington, Seventeen , 1 Apr. 2022",
"Even though most deets are kept under wraps, the couple has previously gushed about each other. \u2014 Leah Campano, Seventeen , 15 Mar. 2022",
"Maybe promising deets on Travis -- and then killing him -- was a way to sucker Nat in and then untether her from one of the few living people who loved her. \u2014 Scottie Andrew, CNN , 16 Jan. 2022",
"To dig into all the important deets on short-term and long-term facial hair removal options, SELF asked top dermatologists to break down the pros, cons, and special considerations for each one. \u2014 Stephanie Eckelkamp, SELF , 22 Dec. 2021"
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"Table uses 2/3 less salt, no cream, or deep fat when frying, and no antibiotics, steroids or food coloring. \u2014 Linda Chase, sun-sentinel.com , 13 Oct. 2021",
"IU Health also removed deep fat fryers from all its facilities. \u2014 Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star , 20 Feb. 2018"
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"\u2014 Mattie Kahn",
"After discovering that his late father was a war hero, a son takes a deep dive into World War II and the terrors of the Nazi regime.",
"\u2014 Kirkus Reviews",
"What begins as a deep dive into the business practices of multilevel marketing and direct sales companies \u2026 becomes something larger, and even more rage-inducing: a story about the enviable perks of being rich and well connected in America.",
"\u2014 Pete Keeley",
"Yet a deep dive into the far reaches of Instagram reveals that a golden age of tattoos has arrived \u2026",
"\u2014 Monica Kim"
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": any of numerous small horseflies (as of the genus Chrysops ) that include important vectors of tularemia":[]
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"1853, in the meaning defined above":""
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"deerwort boneset":{
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"deerfood":{
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": an open or forested but extensive and unenclosed tract set aside for the keeping and hunting of deer":[]
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": a narrow shovel blade for a cultivator":[]
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": a shoot in which deer are driven past the sportsmen":[]
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"from her deepmost glen",
"\u2014 Sir Walter Scott"
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"-p\u02ccm\u014dst"
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": extending far downward":[
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": extending well inward from an outer surface":[
"a deep gash",
"a deep -chested animal"
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": not located superficially within the body":[
"deep pressure receptors in muscles"
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": extending well back from a surface accepted as front":[
"a deep closet"
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": extending far laterally from the center":[
"deep borders of lace"
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": occurring or located near the outer limits of the playing area":[
"hit to deep right field"
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": thrown or hit for a considerable distance : thrown or hit deep (see deep entry 2 sense 3b )":[
"a deep pass",
"a deep fly ball"
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": having a specified extension in an implied direction usually downward or backward":[
"a shelf 20 inches deep",
"cars parked three- deep"
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": difficult to penetrate or comprehend : recondite":[
"deep mathematical problems",
"deep discussions on the meaning of life"
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": mysterious , obscure":[
"a deep dark secret"
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": grave or lamentable in nature or effect":[
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": of penetrating intellect : wise":[
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": intensely engrossed or immersed":[
"she was deep in her book"
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": high in saturation and low in lightness":[
"a deep red"
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": having a low musical pitch (see pitch entry 4 sense 4b ) or pitch range":[
"a deep voice"
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": situated well within the boundaries":[
"a house deep in the woods"
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": remote in time or space":[
"found deep in rural England"
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": being below the level of consciousness":[
"deep neuroses"
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": covered, enclosed, or filled to a specified degree":[
"\u2014 usually used in combination ankle- deep in mud"
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": large":[
"deep discounts"
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": having many good players":[
"a deep bullpen"
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": in difficulty or distress":[],
": to a great depth : deeply":[
"still waters run deep",
"tunneled deep into the earth"
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": far on : late":[
"danced deep into the night"
],
": near the outer limits of the playing area":[
"the shortstop was playing deep"
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": long sense 6":[
"threw deep to the wide receiver",
"hit the ball deep to right field"
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": a vast or immeasurable extent : abyss":[],
": the extent of surrounding space or time":[
"the azure deep"
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": ocean":[
"the briny deep"
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": the middle or most intense part":[
"in the deep of winter"
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": any of the fathom points on a sounding line other than the marks (see mark entry 1 sense 2b )":[]
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"\u02c8d\u0113p"
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"bottomless",
"profound"
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"middle",
"midst",
"thick"
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"We walked in the deep snow.",
"a deep valley between the mountains",
"The water is deepest in the middle of the lake.",
"She's afraid of swimming in deep water.",
"a plant with deep roots",
"The house has lots of deep closets.",
"She has a small but deep wound on her arm.",
"This enormous canyon is over a mile deep .",
"The shelves are 10 inches deep .",
"He stepped into an ankle- deep puddle of mud.",
"Adverb",
"The ship now lies deep below the water's surface.",
"Our feet sank deeper into the mud.",
"The treasure was buried deep within the ground.",
"Their secret offices were located deep underground.",
"We walked deep into the forest.",
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"Under Carter, an oil embargo against Iran resulted in sky-high gas prices and severe energy shortages in the U.S. while inflation climbed to 14.6%, only breaking with the onset of a deep recession. \u2014 Colin Lodewick, Fortune , 5 July 2022",
"The Rockies\u2019 game plan appeared to be getting deep into counts to ratchet up Ur\u00edas\u2019 pitch count. \u2014 Steve Hensonassistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times , 4 July 2022",
"Insurance contracts that cover Russian debt have priced a 80% likelihood of default for weeks, and rating agencies like Standard & Poor's and Moody's have placed the country's debt deep into junk territory. \u2014 CBS News , 27 June 2022",
"Sanctions from the West have cut Russia off from large swaths of the global economy and pushed the country into a deep recession. \u2014 Anna Chernova And Chris Liakos, CNN , 22 June 2022",
"Irma Vep, the former-critic-turned-filmmaker was only five movies deep into what turn out to be one of the most vital, rewarding and unpredictable careers in world cinema. \u2014 David Fear, Rolling Stone , 20 June 2022",
"At one point, stripped down to nothing but a pair of briefs, Haaland was asked to take a deep breath and stand perfectly still, so that the club could get an accurate read of his height. \u2014 New York Times , 17 June 2022",
"While there are also some encouraging signals (e.g. more Americans have the ability to withstand a $400 emergency expense than before), a deep recession appears fairly likely at some point\u2013 the question is exactly when. \u2014 David W. Mccombie Iii, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
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"Hempel, already out, watched as her father came out as gay, her sister as bisexual, and her brother as transgender, while their mother was already dealing with a lifelong trauma buried deep inside since her childhood. \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 26 June 2022",
"The carp\u2019s skeleton is composed of an intricate lacework of intermuscular bones that branch off in a Y shape deep inside the flesh of the fish, creating a vexing puzzle for a fillet knife. \u2014 Peter Kendall, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
"The unassuming building that used to house a nut drying facility gives no indication that High Bar exists deep inside the winery. \u2014 Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 18 June 2022",
"That provision took effect this year and was tucked deep inside the 700-page Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today law, or SAFE-T Act, signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021. \u2014 Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune , 9 June 2022",
"Many Americans are reaching deep inside themselves in search of answers. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"But as the war grinds on, and Ukrainian strength and morale wear down, sending drones to strike deep inside Russia may be a temptation too difficult to resist. \u2014 Michael Peck, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
"Louis Armstrong reportedly wrote a song about the yacht and then hid the record deep inside the frames of the wooden hull. \u2014 Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report , 27 May 2022",
"But, says something deep inside Mickey7, Mickey8 won\u2019t be me. \u2014 Tom Shippey, WSJ , 13 May 2022",
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"Rivers played 10 deep in Game 7 and some of his lineups were baffling at times when the Sixers needed their stars in the game. \u2014 Dan Gelston, Star Tribune , 21 June 2021",
"There is a case to be made that Bishop, Hubert, Latu and Isbell will make up the safety two- deep in some order, but Whittingham referenced Bryson Reeves and Darrien Stewart as also being in the mix. \u2014 Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune , 8 Apr. 2022",
"For a five-star offensive line recruit, getting into the two- deep should be the standard, setting you up to, at the bare minimum, be a two-year starter with a chance to go pro after your junior season. \u2014 Stephen Means, cleveland , 5 Apr. 2022",
"Another receiver who has been seen working with the first-team offense at times has been Dawson, the former four-star prospect who was the only true freshman to crack Auburn\u2019s two- deep at the start of last season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 4 Apr. 2022",
"After that, the Buckeyes don\u2019t seem to know who fills out their two- deep on the offensive line. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 15 Apr. 2022",
"Several jobs on the two- deep are open, especially in the secondary, and the Ducks are installing a new offense and defense. \u2014 oregonlive , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Pittman can beat their secondary deep and provides leverage against a chalky Jonathan Taylor. \u2014 Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune , 30 Oct. 2021"
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"In this wryly perceptive slice of only slightly exaggerated life, no good deed goes unpunished \u2014 or potentially distorted through the lens of bias, self-protection, tribal loyalties or trauma. \u2014 Ann Hornaday, Washington Post , 18 May 2022",
"The agreement included a deed restriction to not build on the former Cabaret Room site, which will become a memorial fountain honoring the 165 people who died in the 1977 fire. \u2014 Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Why is Cuyahoga County putting its new jail on a contaminated brownfield for which a deed restriction currently prohibits buildings such as jails? \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 4 Apr. 2022",
"The waitlist for Eagle County\u2019s deed -restriction program jumped from 100 potential buyers to nearly 500 over the last couple of years, said Kim Bell Williams, executive director of the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority. \u2014 NBC News , 6 Mar. 2022",
"No good deed goes unpunished for Freddy Funkhouser. \u2014 Rodney Ho, ajc , 14 Nov. 2021",
"But no good deed goes unpunished, and Mr. Feuerstein\u2019s rebuilding efforts left Malden Mills saddled with debt, even as Polartec sales soared in the late 1990s. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Nov. 2021",
"Think about a company where no good deed goes unpunished. \u2014 Mark Murphy, Forbes , 24 May 2021",
"Built in the 1990s to replace an earlier house on the site, the structure has a deed restriction that prohibits construction of a sea wall. \u2014 Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 May 2021",
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"After the city considered a condo development for the site, residents raised $1.35 million to purchase the land and deed it to the city for the park. \u2014 Drew Dawson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 2 June 2022",
"In the Windfall redevelopment agreement, the city would pay about $6.6 million in construction costs, which would not be needed until May 2023, as well as deed the 3.3-acre site to Windfall, a value of about $2 million. \u2014 Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com , 4 Mar. 2022",
"The schedule is designed to ensure that the residences, particularly the ones that are deed restricted, are constructed in a timely fashion, Bibler said. \u2014 Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Mar. 2022",
"The process from scavenger sale to deed has been described by developers as complicated and lengthy, with a lot of rules and deadlines that cannot be missed if ownership is to be attained properly through the court. \u2014 Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com , 26 Jan. 2022",
"The first step would see the school district deed the land for the project to the city, Morgan explained. \u2014 Laurinda Joenks, Arkansas Online , 15 Feb. 2022",
"In the Windfall agreement, the city will pay about $6.6 million in construction costs, which would not be needed until May 2023, as well as deed the 3.3-acre site to Windfall, a value of about $2 million. \u2014 Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com , 11 Feb. 2022",
"According to a 2020 treasurer\u2019s report on the sale\u2019s history, several years there were not many bidders and not enough properties or lots were going to deed . \u2014 Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com , 26 Jan. 2022",
"The statue was removed this year after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the state, which owns the property, was not bound by a century-old land deed between a group of Henrico County citizens who paid for the bronze sculpture and the commonwealth. \u2014 Editors, USA TODAY , 7 Dec. 2021"
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