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Recent Examples of fathom
Some liked to have them on hand, and others couldn’t fathom not boiling eggs themselves.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The lowest point in Ekman-Larsson’s career made a lengthy NHL future — never mind the Olympics — hard to fathom.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The quest to fathom the riotous diversity of nature is absorbingly told in a virtual double biography of the great taxonomist Carl Linnaeus and his contemporary, the count of Buffon.
—Ian Tattersall, The New York Review of Books, 5 Feb. 2026
Paul is a 12-time All-Star and a franchise legend for the Clippers, which is why this unceremonious end was hard to fathom for fans.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The lowest point in Ekman-Larsson’s career made a lengthy NHL future — never mind the Olympics — hard to fathom.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The quest to fathom the riotous diversity of nature is absorbingly told in a virtual double biography of the great taxonomist Carl Linnaeus and his contemporary, the count of Buffon.
—Ian Tattersall, The New York Review of Books, 5 Feb. 2026
Paul is a 12-time All-Star and a franchise legend for the Clippers, which is why this unceremonious end was hard to fathom for fans.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fathom
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If brands spent the last few years plumbing the looks and vibes of the early 2000s — Miu Miu’s low-rise waistlines and Abercrombie’s prep and all that — ‘90s fever has now taken hold.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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When to Call a Professional DIYers without plumbing experience should not attempt this project on their own.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, the partners plan to scale the site into a 50 MW RFNBO facility (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) supported by 80 MWp of solar capacity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The reptile handlers drape the snakes over students' shoulders or bellies, but snakes also start winding their own way around the room and climbing up people's bodies (apparently some snakes' tree-climbing instincts are applicable to scaling humans as well).—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 98th Academy Awards will feature 24 competitive categories spanning acting, directing, best picture, and technical achievements, including the best casting category.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The board made the decision after roughly seven hours of deliberations spanning two days, the latest dramatic turn for the nation’s second-largest school district, which has been navigating budget reductions and labor negotiations even before this week’s federal action.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Fathom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fathom. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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