angler

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Recent Examples of angler Protecting white and green sturgeon is a priority for the state, agency officials said at a meeting with anglers in March, and poaching of sturgeon on the lower Yuba River has become an issue. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025 After a four-hour battle, an angler in Texas reeled in a humongous fish that will likely set a new world record. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025 According to Deakin, a hunter and angler, the wildlife is top-of-class. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025 As fishing season gets underway, officials are asking anglers to keep an eye out for these scary-looking swimmers. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for angler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angler
Noun
  • The enterprise trains local fishermen and their families—including fisherwomen, whose roles have been largely erased by modern norms—in leather tanning, sewing, and sustainable fishing practices.
    Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
  • For years, the fisherwoman has lived in the heart of this national park, located on the Pacific coast of the state of Oaxaca.
    Gwendolina Duval, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Also a longtime fly fisherman, Derrick Hicks was about to leave the river after a slow day near the bridge.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Hot Water Music was co-founded by guitarist and singer, Chuck Ragan, who is also a passionate fly fisherman.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The Thai fishmeal trawlers have continued to return annually to the Saya de Malha Bank but typically with fewer vessels than in 2015.
    Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • In 2016, six Cambodian crew members died from beriberi, a preventable disease, onboard a Thai fishmeal trawler.
    Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Palmerston, 1 Palmerston Place Ingredients from local farmers, growers and fishermen are celebrated in each dish at the cozy neighborhood spot.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Two fortunate fishermen in the Mountain State recently broke two statewide records, both on the same day.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025

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“Angler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angler. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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