1
: a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
built a bridge over the chasm
2
: a marked division, separation, or difference
the chasm between the rich and the poor
Examples of chasm in a Sentence
a chasm in the ocean floor
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For a young, progressive Democrat like MacKay, accomplishment depended on navigating some wide chasms between the liberal and backward factions of his party.
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Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
There’s something of a full-circle Yellowstone ending, with Jamie being buried in the chasm where other bodies had been disposed of.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
There’s a real growing chasm between left and right.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Past research has highlighted the widening chasm between Italy’s rich and poor, particularly exposing Italians ages 18 to 35, who lose most of their income to paying taxes.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
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Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
There’s something of a full-circle Yellowstone ending, with Jamie being buried in the chasm where other bodies had been disposed of.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
There’s a real growing chasm between left and right.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Past research has highlighted the widening chasm between Italy’s rich and poor, particularly exposing Italians ages 18 to 35, who lose most of their income to paying taxes.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Chasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasm. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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chasm
noun
: a deep split or gap in the earth
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