as in to fumble
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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as in person
a member of the human race
he's rather an odd fish
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Recent Examples of fish
Julia Roeder, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Directors must teach their teams to fish again—most won’t do it on their own.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Kyra Morris, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
The parasitic condition is most commonly seen in countries where raw fish dishes, like sushi, are regularly consumed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Events are aimed at teaching people how to fish, no matter their age.
—Julia Roeder, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Directors must teach their teams to fish again—most won’t do it on their own.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
But the Meadowlands are also a salt marsh, currently home to more than 300 species of birds and 50 species of fish.
—Kyra Morris, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
The parasitic condition is most commonly seen in countries where raw fish dishes, like sushi, are regularly consumed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fish
Verb
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Then the rookie fumbled late in the first quarter and absorbed a huge hit that prompted the concussion spotter to pull him off the field for an evaluation.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ewers was sacked twice and fumbled the ball both times, losing possession.—
Omar Kelly
August 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Aside from retailer earnings, investors are looking for any signs the Fed will lower rates at its next policy meeting in September.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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With wins at Pebble Beach, the Players Championship and of course the Grand Slam capping Masters victory, McIlroy looked poised to challenge Sheffler as the world’s top player.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Evacuation information from Cal Fire Evacuation Warnings Potential threat to life and/or property.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Originally sentenced to life in prison without the possibility for parole, a judge in May ruled that they be resentenced to 50 years to life for the murders of their wealthy parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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She can be reached at 608-320-3535 or jvanegeren@gannett.com.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The South Korean beauty and personal care market is projected to reach US$13.7 billion in 2024, with skincare continuing to dominate consumer spending.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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So far, local authorities have done little to search the water for the remaining men, despite pleas from Flores' family and homeless outreach groups.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Judge Hartig’s psychological evaluation By Hartig’s own description, concerns with her mental health arose long before the two men’s cases and Deputy Reckling’s death.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even then, the timing felt too late to countenance replacing him, considering the crippling UEFA financial sanctions they were faced with and the keen fact that some potential targets had already moved elsewhere.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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By the time September rolls around, many professionals understandably feel drained.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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There are a lot of young guys who are working really hard.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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But the Penguins still have a bunch of old guys on this roster.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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