* Literal: The tourists gaped at the enormous waterfall, speechless with awe.
* Figurative: The gaping hole in the wall was a stark reminder of the storm's destructive power.
* Idiom: With a mouth wide open in surprise, she gaped at the unexpected gift.
* Descriptive: The lion stood with its mouth agape, ready to pounce.
* Figurative: The city's skyline gaped at the approaching storm clouds, seemingly waiting for their arrival.