1
as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
a horror movie that's plumb trash and further evidence of the deterioration of popular culture
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2
as in vertical
rising straight up
the wall was not plumb, so everything else in the room was out of kilter
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1
as in straight
in a direct line or course
I can't believe he walked plumb into the tree, without even seeing it!
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2
as in fully
chiefly dialect
to a full extent or degree
I'm plumb tuckered out
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3
as in immediately
without delay
we had no sooner resolved that crisis than we plumb rushed into another one
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Recent Examples of plumb
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Its clean lines with plumb bow at first appear European, though the twin outboards at the stern signify it as an American boat.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
Ayers’ career got a significant revival in the 1990s when, during hip-hop’s Golden Era, sample-minded emcees plumbed his ample catalog and worked his music into theirs.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Mars will appear plumb against its sparkling stars tonight — though the couple of nights either side will also give a great binocular view.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Its clean lines with plumb bow at first appear European, though the twin outboards at the stern signify it as an American boat.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Steeped in tradition, such companies offer rich histories to plumb.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
Ayers’ career got a significant revival in the 1990s when, during hip-hop’s Golden Era, sample-minded emcees plumbed his ample catalog and worked his music into theirs.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumb
Adjective
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The bagels were utter perfection to my mind, taste buds and insidees, and a spell of satisfaction and euphoria took over.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But the European agenda must also aim to reverse Gazans’ utter dependence on outside aid while enhancing reconstruction standards.—
Josep Borrell Fontelles,
Foreign Affairs,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Metal filing cabinets first appeared during the 1920s, when document storage shifted from horizontal to space-saving vertical models.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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The young Democratic socialist swept the primary on the back of a media strategy fit for 2025: clever short-form vertical videos, intense message discipline focused on affordability, and an openness to talking to anyone — from niche menswear fashion podcasts to legacy players.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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The intelligence explosion will take us straight to the right amount of intelligence that suffices for AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Fox’s fashion, on the other hand, drew a stark contrast, comprised of an exaggerated baby-doll dress plucked straight from Jacobs’ spring 2025 collection.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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When fully operational, the plant’s output will reach up to 10,000 metric tons of circular polyester annually, the company said.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Rounding out the trio is the Circadian Cream Overnight Collagen Seal ($135), a rich overnight mask that doesn’t fully absorb—by design—so skin wakes up still visibly moisturized and refreshed.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Ballots dropped in a smart box can be tracked immediately, Michalowski said.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The school did not immediately respond to a message left Monday morning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
Verb
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While originally set to create upwards of 2,500 jobs once operational and bring a $3.5 billion dollar investment from Ford, the project has since been scaled back.—
Elyse Apel,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Senate Republicans have passed President Trump's signature domestic policy bill, setting the stage for a final vote in the House on legislation that would cut trillions of dollars in taxes while scaling back spending on Medicaid, food assistance and clean energy programs.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, fans only need to wait until July 25 to get their hands on the complete EP.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Once complete, it is supposed to house up to 3,000 detainees a day at a cost of $450 million a year.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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In the etching, the nun can be seen seated with her legs open while the three clergymen hold up their robes, revealing their erect penises.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Cut plants back to the ground after flowering to avoid unwanted re-seeding. Name: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Size: 3-6 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide Zones: 4-8 Swamp Milkweed The large clusters of pink or rose-purple flowers appear in summer at the tops of tall, erect stems.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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“Plumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumb. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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