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knee-deep in

ADJECTIVE
involved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affected concerned embroiled entangled interested participating
STRONG
caught embarrassed enmeshed hooked incriminated occupied tangled
WEAK
eat, sleep, and breathe immersed in into mixed up in mixed up with taking part in up to here in up to one's neck in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disinterested unconcerned unperturbed untroubled
WEAK
blameless easy exonerated simple uncomplicated

Example Sentences

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Anyone using them for mission-critical tasks today will eventually find themselves knee-deep in a catastrophe.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The temporary ice rink was constructed in the centre of the town's piazza, leaving Pavrotti's statue knee-deep in ice and surrounded by perspex walls.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

By June, peach season is well underway and I’m knee-deep in turning out goodies that pay homage to my favorite sunset-hued, fuzzy stone fruit.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2025

But nothing works quite as well as standing knee-deep in a pristine Montana river.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

The boys sat out on a rock surrounded by water, while the girls stood knee-deep in the waves, dipping and rubbing the clothing.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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