as in fisher
someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Recent Examples of fisherman
In these states and in some others, fishermen now put their baits out from a small boat launched from a deserted beach.
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Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
According to the Associated Press, Bahamonde thinks the mummy—which was facing west, toward the sea—belonged to a community of fishermen from the Chancay culture.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2025
The fishermen would engage in elaborate rituals before fishing in the deep ocean but not when fishing in the calm lagoon.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
This nautical accent elevates any summer soirée by bringing an elevated fisherman aesthetic to your gathering.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
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Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
According to the Associated Press, Bahamonde thinks the mummy—which was facing west, toward the sea—belonged to a community of fishermen from the Chancay culture.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2025
The fishermen would engage in elaborate rituals before fishing in the deep ocean but not when fishing in the calm lagoon.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
This nautical accent elevates any summer soirée by bringing an elevated fisherman aesthetic to your gathering.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fisherman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisherman
fisher
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And some supporters hesitated to show up, concerned their advocacy would be associated with what many saw as her disrespect toward Native Hawaiians and local fishers.—
Time,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Commercial fishers land nearly 3.2 million pounds of reef fish in Southeast Florida, totaling more than $10 million.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherman. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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