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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The area’s main attraction, Big Sky Resort, offers some of the largest ski terrain in North America, while summer months bring hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing and easy access to Yellowstone.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
There’s an extensive history of dory boat fishing in Pacific City, dating back to the early 1900s.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The latter reported that the boy had been fishing in thigh-high water before the attack, citing a Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) spokesperson.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission also requires anglers to pass an online educational course before fishing on the Skyway.
—Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
There’s an extensive history of dory boat fishing in Pacific City, dating back to the early 1900s.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The latter reported that the boy had been fishing in thigh-high water before the attack, citing a Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) spokesperson.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission also requires anglers to pass an online educational course before fishing on the Skyway.
—Carter Weinhofer, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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The image of Gobert fumbling with the ball and having his shot attempt rim out has been a lasting one.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Georgia Tech also went 3 of 6, fumbling at the BYU 11-yard line in the third quarter and having a 35-yard field goal by Aidan Birr blocked late in the quarter.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
29 Dec. 2025
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Thousands of players are in the transfer portal looking for greener grass, either in cash, playing time or a sexier stage.—
Mac Engel Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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