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someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Recent Examples of fishermen
The nets, for the most part, stay out consistently, says Roos, though they are checked regularly, every few days, which prevents not only the algae problem that plagues farmed fish, but also fishermen, as well.
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Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
But in recent weeks, the fish have wreaked havoc for fishermen off the coast of Crete and several other Greek islands, chomping through nets.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Until four years ago, local fishermen didn’t know the lake contained any quantity of smallmouths.
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Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
For instance, University of Wyoming bioeconomist Matthew Burgess has studied how fishermen maximize their catch.
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Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
19 June 2026
Seafood runs in the blood of co-owners Tony Ferguson and Lisa Carol, who source from an unrivaled network of local fishermen to offer what Rose calls the freshest seafood in town.
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Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Supporters say the gambling money is a godsend for ranchers, fishermen, paddlers and others who want to protect the state’s water and those who depend on it for their livelihoods.
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Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Conservation in Latin America often depends on building trust and collaboration with people whose livelihoods are directly linked to the ocean, like fishermen and tourism operators.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Multiple fishermen then used a rope to bring her back to shore, per KTVU FOX 2.
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Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
But in recent weeks, the fish have wreaked havoc for fishermen off the coast of Crete and several other Greek islands, chomping through nets.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Until four years ago, local fishermen didn’t know the lake contained any quantity of smallmouths.
—
Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
For instance, University of Wyoming bioeconomist Matthew Burgess has studied how fishermen maximize their catch.
—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
19 June 2026
Seafood runs in the blood of co-owners Tony Ferguson and Lisa Carol, who source from an unrivaled network of local fishermen to offer what Rose calls the freshest seafood in town.
—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Supporters say the gambling money is a godsend for ranchers, fishermen, paddlers and others who want to protect the state’s water and those who depend on it for their livelihoods.
—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Conservation in Latin America often depends on building trust and collaboration with people whose livelihoods are directly linked to the ocean, like fishermen and tourism operators.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Multiple fishermen then used a rope to bring her back to shore, per KTVU FOX 2.
—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishermen
fishers
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The New York Times reported on May 27 that fishers in Maryland visiting Chesapeake Bay have recently been encouraged to hunt for the invasive northern snakehead species by wildlife officials.
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Comprising more than 300 folktales and legends from northern Norway, including many from the coastal Sámi and the Skolt Sámi of eastern Finland, this anthology shares narratives told by fishers, farmers, reindeer herders, lay preachers and teachers.
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“Fishermen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishermen. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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