plumbs

present tense third-person singular of plumb
as in spans
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 plumbs With her steadfast vision and the solid craftsmanship of the clothes, Trotter plumbs still waters to conjure a universe in which control and release coexist. Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • Our coverage spans top industry news, retail trends, head-to-toe fashion, athletic and outdoor analysis, and more.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The virtual studio spans 750 square meters and is equipped with immersive tech to create hyper-realistic environments.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • This principle scales down to the individual level.
    Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Now, as the magnitude of the space junk problem rapidly scales up, technological responses are ramping up as well.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Plumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumbs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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