as in fisherman
someone who catches fish
few fishers of lake trout are more ardent or adept than my father
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Recent Examples of fisher
Clarke is doubling down on linkages between tourism and local economies—particularly among farmers, fishers and makers.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
While many Japanese fishers are trained in ike jime, the practice isn’t widely adopted in the US — and growing demand for humane harvesting techniques and high-quality seafood could generate appetite for the fish-killing robot.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
But be warned: Eight hours on the water is intense, even for seasoned fishers.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
In many places, fishers are required to release certain shark species rather than keeping them; these retention bans aim to protect vulnerable sharks by reducing the number that are landed and sold.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
While many Japanese fishers are trained in ike jime, the practice isn’t widely adopted in the US — and growing demand for humane harvesting techniques and high-quality seafood could generate appetite for the fish-killing robot.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
But be warned: Eight hours on the water is intense, even for seasoned fishers.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
In many places, fishers are required to release certain shark species rather than keeping them; these retention bans aim to protect vulnerable sharks by reducing the number that are landed and sold.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisher
fisherman
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Two Minnesota fishermen made an unexpected discovery beneath the Mississippi River this week when sonar technology led them to what authorities say could be a break in a decades-old cold case.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Tu Tu’ Tun was also a favorite of fishermen fishing on the Rogue or in the Pacific. Since April 2024, Tu Tu’ Tun has been undergoing a transformation, from rustic lodge to destination dining and first-class hotel.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Fisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisher. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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