Thesaurus results for FISHING

fishing

verb

Definition of fishing

present participle of fish

as in fumbling

to search for something blindly or uncertainly take a minute to fish for some change to drop in the donation box

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Recent Examples of fishing But as any seasoned angler knows, fishing is never just about fishing. — Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 The 73-pound record was tied during the 60s by Charlie Cinto while fishing on Capt. — Bob Rocchetta As Told To Al Ristori, Outdoor Life, 28 Oct. 2026 She's cut her hands badly enough to need bandages while fishing. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Five others remained missing in Baja California, including three in Ensenada and a father and son who went fishing Saturday in San Felipe, on the Gulf of California, and never returned. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Restrictions on their own harvest are difficult to accept when pollock trawlers are fishing offshore. — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Go fishing in Seychelles, explore Zanzibar’s history, encounter Madagascar’s endemic species, or unwind at a Mauritius resort. — Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2026 Weeks later, Harris and his brother went fishing in Suisun Bay, where their boat capsized, and Harris was reported missing. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

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After fumbling the opening kickoff to set up a Panthers field goal and going three-and-out on their first series, the Packers (5-3) scored touchdowns on three of their next four possessions to take command.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
After fumbling twice in Michigan State territory, halting offensive momentum, the Bruins were trailing going into the second quarter and tied 7-7 with three minutes left in the second quarter.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026