as in fisher
someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Recent Examples of fisherman
After a yearslong investigation, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said Dudley Market violated state fishing laws, and staff, fishermen and businesses associated with the popular Venice restaurant and wine bar were hit with $150,000 in penalties and court fees.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
In a world where people no longer dress up for dinner, guests here still throw on silk and pearls for lemon blinis and mahi-mahi caught by devoted fisherman Dennis ‘Barker’ Bovell—a fixture for the past four decades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Washington armed the trade ship with a few cannons, manned her with fishermen and sent her out to hijack British supply ships to help his army win the siege of Boston.
—Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Sturdy Italian leather gives this fisherman sandal its polished look, while the lug sole adds lift, grip, and cushioning for long days weaving through cobblestones or heading down city sidewalks.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
In a world where people no longer dress up for dinner, guests here still throw on silk and pearls for lemon blinis and mahi-mahi caught by devoted fisherman Dennis ‘Barker’ Bovell—a fixture for the past four decades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Washington armed the trade ship with a few cannons, manned her with fishermen and sent her out to hijack British supply ships to help his army win the siege of Boston.
—Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Sturdy Italian leather gives this fisherman sandal its polished look, while the lug sole adds lift, grip, and cushioning for long days weaving through cobblestones or heading down city sidewalks.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisherman
fisher
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Inspired by Portugal’s traditional and contemporary flavors, Baleia also pays respect to the country’s seamen—generations of fishers, sailors and whalers—who traveled the globe and returned with culinary influence, especially from North Africa, China and the Caribbean.—
Jillian Dara,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Popular Venice seafood spot Dudley Market and its fishers face more than $100,000 in fines after a years-long state probe, and some lost their commercial fishing licenses.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherman. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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