as in person
a member of the human race
he's rather an odd fish
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as in to fumble
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
take a minute to fish for some change to drop in the donation box
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Recent Examples of fish
Erika Edwards, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Eat Fatty Fish Fatty fish are rich in healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
The unmatched thrill of fishing on a calm day at Jetty Park, only to see the water start to swirl and surge before a massive submarine rises from the depths en route to the Naval Ordnance Test Unit at Port Canaveral.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Fortified white bread is out, and fatty fish like salmon is in.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Eat Fatty Fish Fatty fish are rich in healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Draped in camouflage and Chrome Hearts pants, Quavo goes fishing, drives his quad around and heads to the barn with Bryan before inviting Swims into the fold.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
The unmatched thrill of fishing on a calm day at Jetty Park, only to see the water start to swirl and surge before a massive submarine rises from the depths en route to the Naval Ordnance Test Unit at Port Canaveral.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fish
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Nathan was the same person employed by Heard’s ex-husband Johnny Depp during during his high-profile trial defamation trial against the actress in 2022.Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is essential because while each person on a team controls their actions, working together as a cohesive group adds complexity.Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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By contrast, their opponents have fumbled 21 times, with the Chiefs pouncing on eight of those.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Junior running back Ashton Jeanty fumbled the ball twice — one of those was recovered by the Broncos — en route to falling just short of breaking Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
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Incorporate some or all of these habits into your life to help maintain a healthy brain.Kristen Cusato, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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What Happens Next Previous oil spills in the Kerch Strait, such as the 2007 spillage which damaged two tankers and killed 23 sailors, had impacts on biodiversity and marine life for years, according to Natalia Gozak, director of the Ukrainian office of Greenpeace.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Luscious, thriving strands that look and feel healthier with every wash.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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These new editors looked after mood and activity playlists, and worked on playlists and programs that other editors didn’t want to take part in anymore.Liz Pelly, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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This means taking advantage of the 12 months of parental leave available to them, something just over 3 percent of men did in 2019, a study showed.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The beautiful young man of the title becomes captivated by a hedonistic philosophy proposing that the only things worth living for are beauty and sensual pleasure.Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Even if funded, state prisons could reach capacity by 2027, the agency warned.Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Salah has also become the quickest to reach the 30 goal contributions mark, beating Liverpool predecessor Luis Suarez, who took 19 matches.Andy Jones, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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This is a guy who's done everything Trump's asked him to do.ABC News, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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The reporters were seated on the main stage and understood nary a word of his speech, although the Wall Street Journal guy faked it by writing stuff down.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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There is probably a version of this story that centers on the grief and confusion Amy might feel about losing nearly a decade of her life.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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Watch a sunset or a bird build its nest, listen to nature sounds around you or feel a breeze against your face.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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