as in fishermen
someone who catches fish
few fishers of lake trout are more ardent or adept than my father
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Recent Examples of fishers
The New York Times reported on May 27 that fishers in Maryland visiting Chesapeake Bay have recently been encouraged to hunt for the invasive northern snakehead species by wildlife officials.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Comprising more than 300 folktales and legends from northern Norway, including many from the coastal Sámi and the Skolt Sámi of eastern Finland, this anthology shares narratives told by fishers, farmers, reindeer herders, lay preachers and teachers.
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Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Popular Venice seafood spot Dudley Market and its fishers face more than $100,000 in fines after a years-long state probe, and some lost their commercial fishing licenses.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
In Ferril Lake alone, fishers have caught bluegill, bullhead, carp, channel catfish, crappie, gizzard shad, green sunfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch and even rainbow trout (catchable-size, stocked in spring, according to Denver Parks & Recreation).
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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.
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Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Kennedy Shoal is a shallow coral reef popular with recreational fishers.
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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.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
In addition to drawing storm chasers and meteorologists, the wetlands surrounding the Catatumbo Lightning area are home to creatures like howler monkeys, river dolphins, anacondas, and capybara, which entice photographers, fishers, and wildlife tourists.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Comprising more than 300 folktales and legends from northern Norway, including many from the coastal Sámi and the Skolt Sámi of eastern Finland, this anthology shares narratives told by fishers, farmers, reindeer herders, lay preachers and teachers.
—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Popular Venice seafood spot Dudley Market and its fishers face more than $100,000 in fines after a years-long state probe, and some lost their commercial fishing licenses.
—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
In Ferril Lake alone, fishers have caught bluegill, bullhead, carp, channel catfish, crappie, gizzard shad, green sunfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch and even rainbow trout (catchable-size, stocked in spring, according to Denver Parks & Recreation).
—
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
In addition to drawing storm chasers and meteorologists, the wetlands surrounding the Catatumbo Lightning area are home to creatures like howler monkeys, river dolphins, anacondas, and capybara, which entice photographers, fishers, and wildlife tourists.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishers
fishermen
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For instance, University of Wyoming bioeconomist Matthew Burgess has studied how fishermen maximize their catch.
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Seafood runs in the blood of co-owners Tony Ferguson and Lisa Carol, who source from an unrivaled network of local fishermen to offer what Rose calls the freshest seafood in town.
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“Fishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishers. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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