as in to fumble
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
take a minute to fish for some change to drop in the donation box
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as in person
a member of the human race
he's rather an odd fish
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Recent Examples of fish
Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Restaurants used to play it safe, defaulting to fish tacos and relying on rooftop views to bring in crowds.
—Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Ari Daniel, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
Between 2018 and 2020, another researcher from the same institution, Pacifique Kiwele Mutambala, made the trek himself, determined to document this groundbreaking African fish.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Similar to fishing a Carolina rig, a slow, methodical drag along a grass line or rock ledge can get you plenty of bites.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Restaurants used to play it safe, defaulting to fish tacos and relying on rooftop views to bring in crowds.
—Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
If this is the case, then cutting off the water supply to this waterfall — to fill a dam or for irrigation, which happens — could harm the fish.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
Between 2018 and 2020, another researcher from the same institution, Pacifique Kiwele Mutambala, made the trek himself, determined to document this groundbreaking African fish.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fish
Verb
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Andrea Pinamonti’s sublime strike helped Sassuolo fight back to win 2-1 as Cagliari fumbled a precious lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Moments later, the person in the video drove away, leaving the kittens behind but one man quickly stepped in.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Three-safety looks with Moehrig, Thieneman and Lathan Ransom would have a bit more range, as the Oregon defensive back has coverage ability that eludes the current depth chart at the position.—
Mike Kaye
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The power play looked generally awful in its first three attempts, all coming in the second period when the Flyers had a chance to build on their 1-0 lead.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like all the trillion-dollar platforms, Amazon can be a bit much, seeping into our lives.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Until 1991, no storm on record reached that rate.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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He is accused of shooting Afghan man Dad Mohammad three times in the head in an Uruzgan province wheatfield in May 2012.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Another key starter has announced their plans to return to TCU men’s basketball next season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The deeper layers of your soul may feel much nearer to the surface than usual.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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Flattening the curve—making bad floods somewhat less bad—feels achievable.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although Reese is the favorite to be chosen second overall, Styles is a plug-and-play guy who could have more of an impact on a Jets defense that needs an influx of talent.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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