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
Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
With action springing from the investigation of a high school girl’s mysterious murder in a Washington lumber mill town, the weekly ABC show plumbed disquieting, theretofore taboo subject matter and made the inexplicable a fixture of modern narrative television.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 16 Jan. 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
But in that cozy enclave where the subconscious lives of men and women would be plumbed, there was some doubt that a woman doctor would have anything of value to contribute.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
With action springing from the investigation of a high school girl’s mysterious murder in a Washington lumber mill town, the weekly ABC show plumbed disquieting, theretofore taboo subject matter and made the inexplicable a fixture of modern narrative television.
—Chris Morris, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumb
Adjective
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The film’s villain has paralyzed the human species with a piece of technology that melds the body together with a machine and relies on empty fantasy to seduce its human users towards utter isolation.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Lori-Ann Schmidt In the series, Kimmy's mom's ability to attract utter chaos through her love for adrenaline aligns her closest with Aries.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Installing Garden Structures Garden structures add vertical interest to the garden and maximize the space in a small garden by keeping vines and climbing vegetables from taking over the ground.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The lander touched down at 3:34 a.m. after running through a powered descent 12 minutes out bringing the lander into a vertical position and slowing down from 3,800 mph to about 90 mph.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Get expert security alerts, must-know tech tips and the latest digital trends straight to your inbox.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Sit up straight with your back straight and slowly stretch your chin forward, as if imitating a turtle extending its neck. 2.—
Nathalie Alonso,
AFAR Media,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Hold a kickboard in front of you while keeping both arms fully extended.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The amenities continue in the fully hedged backyard, where there’s a pool and spa abutting the separate guesthouse with its own kitchen and living area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Neither official, however, is leaving politics immediately.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, they were immediately met with push back from the business and financial sectors that claimed the standards were overly complicated.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Enter our weeknight-friendly recipe, no boiling required and scaled down in size to make just enough for a dining duo—or one person, with enough left over for tomorrow’s lunch or dinner.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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But even to this point, this is the furthest and most successful any Black person has gotten about scaling a social media platform.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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Chery further supports day adventures and potential overnight camping with a front trunk that stores a mobile kitchen complete with grill.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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His head reached no higher on the bear than the middle of that mighty chest as the animal stood erect.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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Brian Roberts The only mogul left standing fully erect, NBC remains a bastion of anti-Trumpism (Rachel Maddow is back on the air five nights a week!).—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Plumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumb. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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