as in fisherman
someone who catches fish
few fishers of lake trout are more ardent or adept than my father
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Recent Examples of fisher
For city fishers at close-in locations, following a few guidelines will help protect the water, its fish and the overall tradition for future generations, experts said.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
State officials want to get rid of them, but some fishers are welcoming the find.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Kennedy Shoal is a shallow coral reef popular with recreational fishers.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
With this particular run, fishers can go out in a cycle of five days on and three off, until 83,000 total fish are caught.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
State officials want to get rid of them, but some fishers are welcoming the find.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Kennedy Shoal is a shallow coral reef popular with recreational fishers.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
With this particular run, fishers can go out in a cycle of five days on and three off, until 83,000 total fish are caught.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisher
fisherman
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Ostensibly, the 1996 journey was meant to protect the Korubo from further outside contact by invaders (loggers, fishermen, settlers) intent on taking their resources.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Thousands of fishermen are trapped on these boats, their passports withheld, wages docked, and basic medical care denied.—
Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Fisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisher. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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