CLAMMING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

clamming

verb

present participle of clam

as in fishing

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For example, in 2021, a dozen Turkish bottom trawlers fishing illegally in the Aegean Sea tried to ram a Greek research vessel when the scientists began filming their activity.

— Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Weeks later, Harris and his brother went fishing in Suisun Bay, where their boat capsized, and Harris was reported missing.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of fishing

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In addition to wandering through the patch and harvesting prized pumpkins, there are many activities at Pumpkin Palooza to keep you and your family entertained.

— Hali Smith October 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026
My friend, however, is harvesting black widow spider eggs and putting the egg sacs in her freezer.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

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These resident birds survive by foraging for food sources, which can be more difficult to find as temperatures drop.

— Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
As for us, we are engaged in the usual ritual of brewing a cuppa stimulation — our choice today is English breakfast — and foraging for items of interest.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

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clamminess

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clamming up

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