as in fumbled
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
take a minute to fish for some change to drop in the donation box
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fished
Eriksson Ek immediately fished the milestone puck out of the back of the net.
—
Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The story goes back to 1913 when Sen̓áḵw was a coastal village where Squamish people hunted and fished.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Makassarese sailors from Celebes (Sulawesi) certainly fished off Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory, from the mid-18th century and may have done so as early as the 16th century.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Regenda’s goal came after a Sharks forecheck as Adam Gaudette fished a puck out of the corner to the right of the Oilers net and got it back to the point.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The famed lake on the Texas-Louisiana state line is well known for giant bass, and Franklin has fished it most of his life.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The park has a variety of attractions, including more than 16 miles of trails ranging in difficulty, 90-acre Tucket Lake that can be fished, swim and kayak, and acts as a seasonal home to many migratory birds, like the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The animal enthusiast has since fished vipers from beneath houses, underneath baby cribs, the inside of dry wall, the back of a refrigerator, a fire department, a Safeway and scores of other spots.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
While Zealen fished, Serena was at the bounce house and craft area.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The story goes back to 1913 when Sen̓áḵw was a coastal village where Squamish people hunted and fished.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Makassarese sailors from Celebes (Sulawesi) certainly fished off Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory, from the mid-18th century and may have done so as early as the 16th century.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Regenda’s goal came after a Sharks forecheck as Adam Gaudette fished a puck out of the corner to the right of the Oilers net and got it back to the point.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The famed lake on the Texas-Louisiana state line is well known for giant bass, and Franklin has fished it most of his life.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The park has a variety of attractions, including more than 16 miles of trails ranging in difficulty, 90-acre Tucket Lake that can be fished, swim and kayak, and acts as a seasonal home to many migratory birds, like the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The animal enthusiast has since fished vipers from beneath houses, underneath baby cribs, the inside of dry wall, the back of a refrigerator, a fire department, a Safeway and scores of other spots.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
While Zealen fished, Serena was at the bounce house and craft area.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fished
Verb
-
In the 88th minute, Neuer fumbled a routine shot and allowed Joselu to equalise.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
-
Fans were exiting en masse in the top of the ninth when Frelick’s RBI single off Rule 5 rookie Ryan Watson, fumbled by reigning AL Gold Glove centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela, increased Milwaukee’s lead to three.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Inside Inter Miami’s latest episode discusses how the new stadium looked, felt and how the operational logistics played out during its premiere last Saturday with reactions from team owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
-
From this distance, the moon looked about as big as a basketball held at arm's length, NASA officials said during the Artemis 2 livestream.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The fans who stuck out during yet another frigid April night started booing before Lovelady even reached the mound.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
-
An abrupt increase with lasting impacts The ceasefire reached earlier this week stemmed some fears that the conflict could drastically deepen or even come to a resolution sooner than later.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fished. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
