as in scaling
to measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line
plumbed the bay to make sure it was deep enough for the ship
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When to Call a Professional DIYers without plumbing experience should not attempt this project on their own.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Do not perform plumbing work on a radiator unless the boiler system has been shut down.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
The attic bedroom is actually relatively contemporary, with shiny hardwood floors and plumbing cleverly doubling as stair railing.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Do not perform plumbing work on a radiator unless the boiler system has been shut down.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
The attic bedroom is actually relatively contemporary, with shiny hardwood floors and plumbing cleverly doubling as stair railing.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumbing
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The company’s financing will enable scaling pilot production, accelerate commercial deployment and help expand partnerships.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Chronicle already began scaling Simple Alien’s series to deliver some meaningful growth over the last 22 days.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Getty Images The veteran journalist Barry Walters’ new book, Mighty Real, is an extensive history of LGBTQ music from 1969 to 2000, spanning from the Velvet Underground to RuPaul.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The central Sahel is defined by the continent-spanning arid belt that passes through Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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“Plumbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumbing. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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