as in fisher
someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Recent Examples of fisherman
Hidden Lakes will also be the site for first-time fishermen to learn the basics.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The Palmerston, 1 Palmerston Place Ingredients from local farmers, growers and fishermen are celebrated in each dish at the cozy neighborhood spot.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Two fortunate fishermen in the Mountain State recently broke two statewide records, both on the same day.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
Like the slicker-wearing fisherman, the world of the 1997 slasher is coming back to life, with an all-new entry in the horror film franchise.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The Palmerston, 1 Palmerston Place Ingredients from local farmers, growers and fishermen are celebrated in each dish at the cozy neighborhood spot.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Two fortunate fishermen in the Mountain State recently broke two statewide records, both on the same day.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
Like the slicker-wearing fisherman, the world of the 1997 slasher is coming back to life, with an all-new entry in the horror film franchise.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisherman
fisher
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Much of the food comes from the hotel’s gardens, with the rest from local fishers and farmers.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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One scene that caused particular debate was one in which Nawi and fisher boys sell fish on a market near a church.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherman. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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