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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In an era of hyper-connectivity and stark ideological divides, bridging the chasm of differing viewpoints is more precious than ever.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This chasm between how companies and customers perceive support is starting to close, thanks to a new wave of solution providers, each bringing novel technology and a customer success mindset to the space.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act without offsetting spending hikes or tax increases would widen this chasm substantially.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Looking up at the Blues in the standings, and trailing in the race for the second wild-card spot by five points — a chasm with just 12 games remaining, even if Vancouver has two games in hand — the Canucks have little margin for error on what remains of this critical six-game road trip.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This chasm between how companies and customers perceive support is starting to close, thanks to a new wave of solution providers, each bringing novel technology and a customer success mindset to the space.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act without offsetting spending hikes or tax increases would widen this chasm substantially.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Looking up at the Blues in the standings, and trailing in the race for the second wild-card spot by five points — a chasm with just 12 games remaining, even if Vancouver has two games in hand — the Canucks have little margin for error on what remains of this critical six-game road trip.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Chasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chasm. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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: a deep split or gap in the earth
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