Synonyms of fishing

fishing

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fumbling
• looking
• reaching
• feeling
• groping
• hunting
• scrabbling
• grabbing
• dredging
• seeking (out)
• casting about
• capturing
• snatching
• combing
• clutching
• raking
• scouring
• grabbling
• seizing
• digging (through)
• rummaging
• nailing
• rifling
• ransacking
• getting
• nabbing
• corralling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fishing

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

Along the way, visitors can learn about the Mi’kmaq, the Indigenous First Nations inhabitants of Canada’s Atlantic provinces; the French and English influence along the coast; and the region’s reliance on fishing. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

The team’s creepiest and most contented member is Xavier Von Erck (Matthew Maher), an online vigilante who arranges the show’s meetups, spending his days and nights fishing around in online chat rooms. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was fishing with a group of people along the Bolshoy Yenisey River in Russia's Republic of Tuva when the bear attacked him, inflicting severe injuries to his head and face. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Ruggiero was the highest fishing Chase driver in sixth, as Jake Garcia scored his first victory in the series. — Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

She was given the unofficial nickname of Studious by bear cam fans who noted her look of determination while fishing with her mom. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 22 Sep. 2026

Those fishing off the Malibu Pier were surprised in mid-August by a hammerhead shark swimming nearby. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Amanvari also offers a variety of daily experiences, from horseback rides along the estuary at sunset to snorkeling and fishing off the coast. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026