fathom

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The show’s creators couldn’t fathom mobile devices, but they were spot-on about video calling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Although smoke-filled pubs are hard to fathom for younger Scots, Alexandra and Andrew say they would not necessarily be opposed to indoor smoking areas in areas that do not serve food.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

"I can't fully fathom what's going on!" he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

She couldn’t fathom why Utah hadn’t put up more of a fight to keep Sundance in town as it seemed to her that it had been a fiscal boon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

He couldn’t fathom why I wouldn’t want to be fixed, cured.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides