as in fisher
someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Recent Examples of fisherman
Chris Pelkey, 37, was an Army veteran and avid fisherman killed in an alleged road rage incident on Nov. 13, 2021.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2025
According to an alert from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, a commercial fisherman caught the crustacean on April 22 in the lower Columbia River, which serves as the border between Oregon and Washington.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Her Instagram page shows Belichick's more playful side, including photos of him dressed as a fisherman alongside Hudson in a mermaid costume.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
John Mallette, a seasoned fisherman and co-owner of Southern Breeze Seafood, is dedicated to promoting local seafood and educating people about its origins.
—Allison Ballard, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2025
According to an alert from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, a commercial fisherman caught the crustacean on April 22 in the lower Columbia River, which serves as the border between Oregon and Washington.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Her Instagram page shows Belichick's more playful side, including photos of him dressed as a fisherman alongside Hudson in a mermaid costume.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
John Mallette, a seasoned fisherman and co-owner of Southern Breeze Seafood, is dedicated to promoting local seafood and educating people about its origins.
—Allison Ballard, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisherman
fisher
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Much of the food comes from the hotel’s gardens, with the rest from local fishers and farmers.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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One scene that caused particular debate was one in which Nawi and fisher boys sell fish on a market near a church.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherman. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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