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Yawn (Verb)

Be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The empty mine's cavernous tunnel yawned before us like an inviting abyss.
The massive jaws of the hippopotamus yawned wide in a threatening display of ferocity.
As we walked into the enormous concert hall, the high ceiling yawned above us, a daunting sight.
The ancient building's crumbling facade yawned open in a chasm of broken concrete and twisted metal.
The ocean's dark, seemingly bottomless abyss yawned before the small submarine like an unfathomable void.

Utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; "The child yawned during the long performance".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

As I sat in the stuffy conference room, I couldn't help but yawn from the lack of fresh air.
After pulling an all-nighter, she yawned loudly as she walked into her morning lecture.
The child yawned during the long performance, struggling to stay awake through the final act.
He yawned repeatedly as he tried to drive through the night, fighting to keep his eyes open.
Watching the same instructional video for the fifth time, the students yawned in unison.