as in fisher
someone who catches fish fishermen sorting out their catch

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Recent Examples of fisherman The law also places restrictions on commercial fishermen, shippers and other marine industries. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025 The fisherman knit adds a classic touch, while the zipper neckline and slightly oversized fit make layering simple. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025 Chapman is still a keen fisherman. Peter Carline, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 Housed in a former fisherman’s warehouse, its soaring ceilings once designed for boat repair, Paleo is the spot to linger over a simple cheese plate and a bottle from its extensive Greek wine cellar. Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fisherman
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fisher
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  • The lights themselves are also heavy, can make the nets sag, and not easy for fishers to work with.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Citing the Iquique Fishermen's Federation in the northern Chilean port city, Radio Bío-Bío reported that local fishers have not encountered Humboldt squid for three months, as Chinese vessels were suspected of disrupting the squid's migration toward the coast.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherman. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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