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
Police warned boaters and ice fishers along the river to keep an eye on any small pets.
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
Willow Beach also allows fishers to take home most of their catches, with a few exceptions for rare fish.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
With sea lions still eating thousands of salmon each spring at sites such as the Bonneville Dam, near Portland, some local fishers, tribal members, and politicians are pushing for the mammals’ body count to rise.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
The culinary team works with local farms, ranches, and fishers to source ingredients.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026
Willow Beach also allows fishers to take home most of their catches, with a few exceptions for rare fish.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
With sea lions still eating thousands of salmon each spring at sites such as the Bonneville Dam, near Portland, some local fishers, tribal members, and politicians are pushing for the mammals’ body count to rise.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
The culinary team works with local farms, ranches, and fishers to source ingredients.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisher
fisherman
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The Hummingbird Way Mobile Chef Jim Smith's rotating menu at The Hummingbird Way is rooted in coastal favorites and modern Southern cooking, with a commitment to local farmers and fishermen woven throughout.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Will velvet fisherman sandals be the biggest trend of spring 2026?—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Fisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisher. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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