Thesaurus results for PLUMBING

plumbing

verb

present participle of plumb

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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Recent Examples of plumbing 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 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 See All Example Sentences for plumbing

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Nearly half of global travelers are scaling back their travel plans, with many choosing domestic trips instead, according to Allianz Partners' Global Travel Confidence Index.

— Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 May 2026
There’s value in the ethos, and the Hurricanes’ status — one win from the Stanley Cup Final, one win from scaling the hill that comes before the mountain — is proof of its efficacy.

— Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026