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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
Michael Nordine, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
News footage from coastal communities showed waves from lakes, rivers and gulf waters thrashing seawalls.
—Jack Brook and Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
Ferris Jabr, Smithsonian, 8 Jan. 2018
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And because some of the people who would most benefit from them are also the most loath to so nakedly, vulnerably confront such feelings in an admittedly woo-woo ritual, the gulf to going on the trip isn’t just physical.
—Michael Nordine, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
News footage from coastal communities showed waves from lakes, rivers and gulf waters thrashing seawalls.
—Jack Brook and Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
Verb
So many gulfs separate us now: geographical, anatomical, psychological.
—Ferris Jabr, Smithsonian, 8 Jan. 2018
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The Rooms: There are six bedrooms, including two primary suites on opposing sides of the villa, each with balconies, outdoor showers, and soaking tubs overlooking the bay.Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Once at the end of bay, kayakers can turn off their lights to watch the shooting stars above and the bioluminescent plankton that glitter when the water is disturbed below.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 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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The unconformity, or ‘time gap,’ demonstrates that years of history are missing.Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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But that still leaves a $450,000 gap to meet the deadline.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The point of entry is a street kid named Melody Parker, who gets caught up in the WTO protests in Seattle in 1999 and follows a creature called Echo into a vortex where memory, history, music and perception begin to melt together.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, the grand archways of the Vaults stage pulsated with raw energy that enveloped fans in a vortex of bass-thumping sounds.Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Oct. 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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Advertisement Since the 1500s, sailors have told of sea monsters as long as their ships, and have even drafted maps that warned of areas in the ocean where such creatures resided.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Gulf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulf. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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