SHRIMPING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

shrimping

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present participle of shrimp

as in fishing

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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
Carr also grew up fishing with his dad and now competes with Cen-Tex Bass Hunters in Belton, Texas, as well as the Tuesday Night Tight Lines 3x9 Series on Stillhouse Hollow Lake.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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That means a material optimized for sunlight is not necessarily the best choice for harvesting light from LEDs or other indoor sources.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
To properly store your onions after harvesting them, start by selecting suitable storage varieties.

— Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026

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