Thesaurus results for FATHOMING

fathoming

verb

present participle of fathom

as in plumbing

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 of fathoming However, Chiefs veteran center Creed Humphrey says his team won't be listening to those, or even fathoming the thought of panicking. —

Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Nov. 2025 Advertisement Svetlana’s optimistic pretend normalcy and Lyudmila’s practical approach to medication point to impossibility of fathoming the many crushing consequences of the Ukraine crisis. —

Nina Khrushcheva, Time, 3 Oct. 2025

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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
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