Thesaurus results for FATHOM

fathom

verb

as in to plumb

to measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line the pilot had to continually fathom the river, which drought conditions had lowered to unprecedented levels

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Recent Examples on the Web Saint-Denis, France CNN — Tara Davis-Woodhall overcame more than most people could ever fathom just to make the Olympics. —

Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024 But despite the ever-growing scientific evidence, the ongoing media coverage (from The Times and elsewhere) and an international treaty aimed at mitigating its effects, the scope of the crisis can be difficult to fathom on a personal level. —

Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024 The three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall-of-Famer can’t fathom his family members talking about the team on social media. —

Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2024 Fake filming notices have begun popping up around New York City, and subsequently on social media, teasing some wild plot-lines that not even showrunner Michael Patrick King could likely fathom. —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fathom

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