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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as in person
a member of the human race
he's rather an odd fish
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Recent Examples of fish
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Nobody was fishing and farming.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
There are no protagonists or antagonists, just people moving through life, Jarmusch catching moments of them the way that David Lynch once caught ideas like fish moving down a stream.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The two students killed in the Annunciation Catholic School mass shooting were an 8-year-old boy who loved to fish and cook and a 10-year-old girl known for her laughter and kindness.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Nobody was fishing and farming.
—Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
The others are eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, milk, peanuts, wheat, sesame and soybeans.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
There are no protagonists or antagonists, just people moving through life, Jarmusch catching moments of them the way that David Lynch once caught ideas like fish moving down a stream.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fish
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San Francisco’s star defensive end tackled running back Ken Walker III for no gain on first-and-5 from the 9-yard line, then pushed right tackle Abe Lucas back in the pocket on second down, causing Darnold to fumble.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Defensive tackle Ed Oliver also caused Derrick Henry to fumble – the running back’s only blemish during the night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2024, the Cowboys generated about $300 million in sponsorship revenue, by far the most in the NFL, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Another person from the United States, Ciandrea Bryne Davis, has also been charged for their role in transferring money via cryptocurrency as a part of the conspiracy, officials say.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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This will prevent dust and other debris from accumulating, which can make these rooms look dirty and smell stale.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes compiled a list of the top 500 higher education institutions in the country by looking at alumni salaries, retention and graduation rates and amount of student debt, among other factors.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lawson faces 10 to 40 years or life in prison on the first-degree murder charge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to Samsung, the FE 25 contains a 4,900mAh battery capable of reaching a 65% charge in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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As the museum’s offerings show, politics reach all corners of American life.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two men became friends, or at least acquaintances, in the late 1980s and had a falling out in 2004.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Royals finished 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left three men on base.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Miami’s play was so decisively putrid that the 33-8 loss to the Colts seemed almost a blessing because the game felt so much more lopsided than that.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trendy animal print pattern combined with the crisscross buckle design offers a sophisticated, retro feel that’ll perk up any classic pair of jeans.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While you guys had staff inside laughing, pointing and even flicking off the crowd outside.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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What did you guys do to prepare to be on-screen journalists?—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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