as in fisher
someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Recent Examples of fisherman
The body was first reported to 911 by a fisherman, who found it along of the banks of the creek between the two Northern Kentucky cities on July 18.
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Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 July 2025
Frustrated that the town of Southport, N.C. has erased the '97 massacre from the history books to promote tourism and development, Ray reminds everyone of the fisherman's murder spree by helping his employee Stevie (Sarah Pidgeon) get revenge on her friends.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 19 July 2025
The music video takes place in a rural setting, where three vulnerable characters — a depressed teenager, an alcoholic, and a fisherman — who are all invited to the table, feel embraced, and celebrate as a community.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 18 July 2025
The writer revived the character of the fisherman from his backyard horror movie and turned the character into his script’s mysterious antagonist.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 July 2025
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Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 July 2025
Frustrated that the town of Southport, N.C. has erased the '97 massacre from the history books to promote tourism and development, Ray reminds everyone of the fisherman's murder spree by helping his employee Stevie (Sarah Pidgeon) get revenge on her friends.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 19 July 2025
The music video takes place in a rural setting, where three vulnerable characters — a depressed teenager, an alcoholic, and a fisherman — who are all invited to the table, feel embraced, and celebrate as a community.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 18 July 2025
The writer revived the character of the fisherman from his backyard horror movie and turned the character into his script’s mysterious antagonist.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisherman
fisher
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But be warned: Eight hours on the water is intense, even for seasoned fishers.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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In many places, fishers are required to release certain shark species rather than keeping them; these retention bans aim to protect vulnerable sharks by reducing the number that are landed and sold.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherman. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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