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someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Recent Examples of fishermen
Dining venues will focus on local flavors, sourcing ingredients from regional farmers and fishermen and the on-site organic garden.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Tragedy befalls fishing town Paul Lundberg, Gloucester’s mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea over the years.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Paul Lundberg, Gloucester's mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Across Europe, farmers and fishermen are collecting such items in an effort to save lives thousands of miles away.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Suitcases wash ashore In May 2004, authorities were alerted after fishermen spotted a suitcase floating in the Chesapeake Bay.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
One of the two fishermen was rescued and brought back to shore after first responders arrived.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Quatisha’s body was found in a canal days later by fishermen.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit contends the victims were civilian fishermen, not drug traffickers, killed without legal justification, congressional authorization, or legitimate armed conflict to justify lethal force.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Tragedy befalls fishing town Paul Lundberg, Gloucester’s mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea over the years.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Paul Lundberg, Gloucester's mayor, said the names of those on the Lily Jean would be added to a city memorial honoring thousands of fishermen who have been lost at sea.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Across Europe, farmers and fishermen are collecting such items in an effort to save lives thousands of miles away.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Suitcases wash ashore In May 2004, authorities were alerted after fishermen spotted a suitcase floating in the Chesapeake Bay.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
One of the two fishermen was rescued and brought back to shore after first responders arrived.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Quatisha’s body was found in a canal days later by fishermen.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit contends the victims were civilian fishermen, not drug traffickers, killed without legal justification, congressional authorization, or legitimate armed conflict to justify lethal force.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishermen
fishers
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Police warned boaters and ice fishers along the river to keep an eye on any small pets.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Willow Beach also allows fishers to take home most of their catches, with a few exceptions for rare fish.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Fishermen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishermen. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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