as in deep
extending far downward
a desperate cry echoing from the abysmal reaches of the cave
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Recent Examples of abysmal
With Mitchell Robinson shooting an abysmal 30% (7-of-23) from the free throw line during the Eastern Conference semifinals, Celtics head coach Mazzulla sees no reason to adjust his Hack-A-Mitch strategy that’s been going for the first three games of the series.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
New York’s transition defense was abysmal and allowed Boston’s best shooters to step into comfortable 3s.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Congress’s view of China is abysmal, which raises the positive knock-on effects of President Trump’s effort, as numerous former Republican politicians failed to support his agenda.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Kyle Farmer is hitting .250 entering Wednesday for the abysmal Colorado Rockies and is on a cheap contract that wouldn't handcuff the Rangers' payroll.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
New York’s transition defense was abysmal and allowed Boston’s best shooters to step into comfortable 3s.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Congress’s view of China is abysmal, which raises the positive knock-on effects of President Trump’s effort, as numerous former Republican politicians failed to support his agenda.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Kyle Farmer is hitting .250 entering Wednesday for the abysmal Colorado Rockies and is on a cheap contract that wouldn't handcuff the Rangers' payroll.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abysmal
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Dust plumes also create colorful sunrises and sunsets with deeper oranges and reds when the conditions are right.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Strategies For Leaders If deployed wisely, AI could lead to a profound advancement in how public agencies operate and serve their citizens equitably, effectively and sustainably.—
Darshan Tiwari,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Those attacks have profound implications not only for Americans’ health, but on pocketbook issues and the U.S. economy generally.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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“Abysmal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abysmal. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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