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someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Recent Examples of fishermen
A lot of these fishing tournaments are won by these younger anglers that really haven’t studied the body of water, don’t know it like the older fishermen, but are still extremely successful with the new technology.
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Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition to working with mostly local Galapagueño farmers and small-scale fishermen to supply the expedition provisions, the Lindblad team monitors how each species is doing, only serving the fish that are well within quota, for example.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The most effective messengers are not grassroots activists or rising politicians but farmers, wildland firefighters, fishermen, cowboys, hunters, game wardens and foresters.
—Nadia Gill, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
For example, a number of European fishermen have stopped fishing because profits have been hit so hard by the rise in energy and raw material costs, according to the bloc’s executive.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Named after a local woman who used this lookout to spot schools of fish from above and signal to fishermen below, Mount Peggy boasts panoramic views across the bays of Bequia and beyond.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Popular with airboaters, froggers and fishermen, the swampy muck beneath the water may have acted as a pincushion, essentially swallowing the disabled DC-9 aircraft.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Fishing charters out of Destin and Fort Walton Beach are expected to add the site to their routes, giving both weekend anglers and serious sport fishermen a wildly unique fishing adventure.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
In 2024, pop-up gear was tested by 19 fishermen while waters were closed to conventional crab gear to prevent whale entanglements.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
In addition to working with mostly local Galapagueño farmers and small-scale fishermen to supply the expedition provisions, the Lindblad team monitors how each species is doing, only serving the fish that are well within quota, for example.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The most effective messengers are not grassroots activists or rising politicians but farmers, wildland firefighters, fishermen, cowboys, hunters, game wardens and foresters.
—Nadia Gill, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
For example, a number of European fishermen have stopped fishing because profits have been hit so hard by the rise in energy and raw material costs, according to the bloc’s executive.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Named after a local woman who used this lookout to spot schools of fish from above and signal to fishermen below, Mount Peggy boasts panoramic views across the bays of Bequia and beyond.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Popular with airboaters, froggers and fishermen, the swampy muck beneath the water may have acted as a pincushion, essentially swallowing the disabled DC-9 aircraft.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Fishing charters out of Destin and Fort Walton Beach are expected to add the site to their routes, giving both weekend anglers and serious sport fishermen a wildly unique fishing adventure.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
In 2024, pop-up gear was tested by 19 fishermen while waters were closed to conventional crab gear to prevent whale entanglements.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishermen
fishers
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This activity harms unique ecosystems and significantly impacts artisanal and small-scale fishers in the region.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Seaweed farming could open up an additional income source that makes use of fishers’ existing gear and expertise.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Fishermen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishermen. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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