fishers

Definition of fishersnext
plural of fisher
as in fishermen
someone who catches fish few fishers of lake trout are more ardent or adept than my father

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Recent Examples of fishers Surfers, fishers, business owners, real estate brokers, Indigenous leaders, marine scientists and everyday residents lined up for hours to express their support for the state and urged federal officials to set politics aside in their review. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 In 2025, an average of 27 commercial fishers sold approximately 42,000 lbs of ta’ape statewide, 47% more than in 2018. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 These early fishers used a variety of methods to catch tuna, including hook and line, harpoons, and traps or nets. — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 Greenland sharks feed on the same halibut and cod local fishers catch and often get tangled in fishing gear. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2026 With Project Hiu’s efforts currently focused on Maringkik Island, about 80 fishers turned local guides now take travelers snorkeling with species like blacktip reef sharks in coral forests, and on swims and sailing day trips around East Lombok. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 The orca in the photo eventually died, but also capsized the boat, leaving the fishers to be rescued by other boats. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishers
fishermen
Noun
  • Alaska’s core constituency is composed of Natives, fishermen, rural legislators, and unions, with some chamber-of-commerce types mixed in.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Bruns points out that the cost of diesel affects everything that arrives via truck, from boat supplies to the wood for the crab traps, so expenses for fishermen have risen, too.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Fishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishers. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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