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as in angler
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Recent Examples of trawler
The increasing alienation leaves fisherman Magnús (Sverrir Guðnason) living offshore on a big trawler as his hold on domestic security slips.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Greece has come under scrutiny for its treatment of migrants and refugees approaching by sea, including a shipwreck in 2023 in which hundreds of migrants died after what witnesses said was the coast guard’s attempt to tow their trawler.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
In 2009, the original Magellano 74 pioneered the crossover between adventure and sophistication in what was a very traditional trawler market.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The film is described as a claustrophobic drama set on a fishing trawler in the North Atlantic.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Greece has come under scrutiny for its treatment of migrants and refugees approaching by sea, including a shipwreck in 2023 in which hundreds of migrants died after what witnesses said was the coast guard’s attempt to tow their trawler.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
In 2009, the original Magellano 74 pioneered the crossover between adventure and sophistication in what was a very traditional trawler market.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The film is described as a claustrophobic drama set on a fishing trawler in the North Atlantic.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trawler
Noun
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Just an angler, a fishing pole and maybe thousands of dollars worth of sonar equipment offering an exact image of what that walleye or bass is doing in the watery depths below.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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One technique that has caused the population to improve is angler harvesting, which has been shown to reduce the population by 25%.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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As the early morning breeze tickles the top of the Santa Monica Bay, three scientists pack into a small whaler boat and push out to sea in pursuit of great white sharks.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Species include blue sharks, bull sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, bronze whaler sharsk, dusky sharks, hammerheads, tigers and spinner sharks.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Understanding this basic life cycle is important for fly fishermen.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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He may have been raised in Austin, the grandson of musicians Terry and Jo Harvey Allen, but Calder’s original goal was to simply become a fly fisherman.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
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The excess metal goes into roll off boxes or lugger boxes at the customer's factory.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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One of the luggers offered her the pick of the litter but warned against some old chairs.—
Jake Offenhartz,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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In it, a former summer resident returns to a coastal hamlet, now sinking under the sea, sparks memories and desires in a fisherwoman and her young grand-daughter.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Whitman is reportedly an avid fly fisherwoman.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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In this timed challenge, captains skillfully guide workboats into tight spaces with remarkable precision.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, two workboats were visible, moored alongside the aircraft carrier's bow, suggesting both sides of the bow may have been painted with the hull number.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fishermen say increasing competition has spurred a sharp rise in armed conflict, especially between fisherfolk from the Turkana and Dassanech ethnic groups.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Eco effort The on-site organic farm, close relations with local farmers and fisherfolk, and a total ban on single-use plastics can be expected from a resort of this calibre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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For a shrimper already operating on slim margins, that's not just an inconvenience.—
Drew Hawkins,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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Lousiana shrimper James Blanchard praises a surcharge on imports as a lifeline for the struggling U.S. industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Trawler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trawler. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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