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verb

Definition of fishnext
as in to fumble
to search for something blindly or uncertainly take a minute to fish for some change to drop in the donation box

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noun

ˈfish How to pronounce fish (audio)
as in person
a member of the human race he's rather an odd fish

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Recent Examples of fish
Verb
The country music legend loves fishing so much that she's taken to practicing fishing knots on her tour bus. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Trawlers that fish off Greenland’s coast are having to compete for halibut and cod with Greenland sharks – the slowest sharks in the world and the second-largest carnivorous fish species. — Tim Backshall, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
There are lots of sites that will send fish eggs to your door starting around $100. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 The pills used in the trial, which weren’t made from fish, didn’t contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), another type of omega-3 fatty acid that comes in fish oil supplements alongside DHA. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fish
  1. fumble
  2. person
  3. look
  4. life
  5. reach
  6. man
  7. feel
  8. guy
Verb
  • Three plays later, Austin Simmons hit Cayden Lee, who got blasted by a Longhorn defender and fumbled to set up the game-sealing Texas TD.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • And four plays after Browne fumbled at his own 2, Washington scored on 1 -yard plunge.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of fumble
Noun
  • The Moon in your sign opposes Saturn, bringing your needs into contact with another person’s conditions.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The turkeys can be ordered over the phone or in-person at Compton’s Market, which is at 4065 McKinley Blvd.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of person
Verb
  • Even the smallest one is delightfully cozy, with a double bed and windows looking onto the street, perfect for a couple or solo traveler.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The third floor will look different from when Pat Hynes was last working there as a field inspector in 2020.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of look
Noun
  • Gusting winds, steep terrain, and dry conditions can accelerate fire spread, endangering lives, homes, wildlife, and surrounding communities.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • There was no immediate need to offer commutations to save the lives of the inmates.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of life
Verb
  • The lines of control in the country changed little for years, and a truce was reached in 2022.
    — AHMED HATEM, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Designed with travel security in mind, this button-up has built-in storage for your essentials, eliminating the need to constantly reach into a day bag.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of reach
Noun
  • The Missouri Tigers made an emphatic statement to start the 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a 111-50 win over Cleveland State.
    — PJ Green November 3, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Both men have traversed the district for town halls and rallies.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of man
Verb
  • But the Rams’ star edge rusher was feeling anything but blue.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Leading the team in tackles with seven, Williams’ impact was felt in all four quarters, as his three tackles for loss puts him at 14 for the season, extending his lead across the entire NFL.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of feel
Noun
  • Helen needs to talk to that guy, but that’s never going to happen because Sam is just too good at his job.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • So, our priority is to help these guys get better and win in conjunction with that.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of guy

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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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