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someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Recent Examples of fishermen
Milos sources fresh seafood and produce from local fishermen and farmers across Greece and the Mediterranean.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Her body wasn’t found for more than two weeks when fishermen discovered a naked woman in the river 4 miles downstream from where she was last seen.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Dining venues will focus on local flavors, sourcing ingredients from regional farmers and fishermen and the on-site organic garden.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Tragedy befalls fishing town Paul Lundberg, Gloucester’s mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea over the years.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Paul Lundberg, Gloucester's mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Across Europe, farmers and fishermen are collecting such items in an effort to save lives thousands of miles away.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Suitcases wash ashore In May 2004, authorities were alerted after fishermen spotted a suitcase floating in the Chesapeake Bay.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Quatisha’s body was found in a canal days later by fishermen.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Her body wasn’t found for more than two weeks when fishermen discovered a naked woman in the river 4 miles downstream from where she was last seen.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Dining venues will focus on local flavors, sourcing ingredients from regional farmers and fishermen and the on-site organic garden.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Tragedy befalls fishing town Paul Lundberg, Gloucester’s mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea over the years.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Paul Lundberg, Gloucester's mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Across Europe, farmers and fishermen are collecting such items in an effort to save lives thousands of miles away.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Suitcases wash ashore In May 2004, authorities were alerted after fishermen spotted a suitcase floating in the Chesapeake Bay.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Quatisha’s body was found in a canal days later by fishermen.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishermen
fishers
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Our meteorologists and fishers.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Police warned boaters and ice fishers along the river to keep an eye on any small pets.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Fishermen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishermen. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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