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clamming

verb

present participle of clam
as in fishing

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  1. fishing
  2. harvesting
  3. foraging
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  • Amanvari also offers a variety of daily experiences, from horseback rides along the estuary at sunset to snorkeling and fishing off the coast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Stella said he's been fishing on the lake for years, doing catch and release.
    — John Dias, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fishing
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  • Some farmers in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa have started planting and harvesting perennial rice in their fields.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The harvest moon gets its name due to the moon rising right after the sun sets, giving additional light to farmers while harvesting crops, according to the almanac.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of harvesting
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  • Eggs hatch in about two to three months, and the young immediately start foraging by themselves.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • An island fox, about the size of a large house cat, was busy foraging for food in the leaves.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of foraging
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“Clamming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamming. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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