plumbs

Definition of plumbsnext
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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  • Its portfolio spans classic coach tours, small-group active trips, private departures, and specialty journeys focused on themes like food, history, and nature, with Europe remaining its strongest suit.
    Josh Roberts, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The rivalry between the Bears and Packers spans more than a century, beginning with their first matchup in 1921.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
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  • The new site is located at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham and scales up a recycling process that has been under development for more than two decades.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
  • But Meta is set to announce layoffs this week in the company’s Reality Labs business, according to reporting by The New York Times, as the company scales back its metaverse unit.
    Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026

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“Plumbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumbs. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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