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someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Recent Examples of fishermen
Quatisha’s body was found in a canal days later by fishermen.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Environmental groups and area fishermen and shrimpers are suing to block the new facility, claiming regulators have not adequately assessed the cumulative environmental impacts of it when considered alongside other LNG export facilities in the area currently operating or in the planning stages.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026
My dad was born on a ranch, and my mom was born in a coastal community of fishermen.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
If an agreement is reached and weather conditions improve, fishermen could head out as early as Tuesday and return with fresh local Dungeness crab by Wednesday.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Eco effort The resort’s Sustainable Development officer is charged with helping to preserve the island and lagoon’s natural beauty and cultural value, tapping local producers, fishermen, farmers and vendors for ingredients at its restaurants and spa, among other local outreach.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Rescued by local fishermen, Querini discovered stockfish (cod dried naturally in Arctic winds that could be transported without refrigeration) and brought it back to Venice.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
In 2006, Gulf commercial and sport fishermen were limited to 6 million pounds of red snapper each year.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Expect to see more wallpapers, rugs, and linens with fishermen tackling wild seas, in addition to celestial or skeletal themes that are reminiscent of old sailor tattoos.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Environmental groups and area fishermen and shrimpers are suing to block the new facility, claiming regulators have not adequately assessed the cumulative environmental impacts of it when considered alongside other LNG export facilities in the area currently operating or in the planning stages.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026
My dad was born on a ranch, and my mom was born in a coastal community of fishermen.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
If an agreement is reached and weather conditions improve, fishermen could head out as early as Tuesday and return with fresh local Dungeness crab by Wednesday.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Eco effort The resort’s Sustainable Development officer is charged with helping to preserve the island and lagoon’s natural beauty and cultural value, tapping local producers, fishermen, farmers and vendors for ingredients at its restaurants and spa, among other local outreach.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Rescued by local fishermen, Querini discovered stockfish (cod dried naturally in Arctic winds that could be transported without refrigeration) and brought it back to Venice.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
In 2006, Gulf commercial and sport fishermen were limited to 6 million pounds of red snapper each year.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Expect to see more wallpapers, rugs, and linens with fishermen tackling wild seas, in addition to celestial or skeletal themes that are reminiscent of old sailor tattoos.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishermen
fishers
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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
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The culinary team works with local farms, ranches, and fishers to source ingredients.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Fishermen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishermen. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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