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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On an earlier, mid-week night at the Forum, Charli showed up in person for a proper duet of the collaborative track, but Saturday’s show didn’t suffer for the lack of guest starpower: Eilish has enough brattiness for a whole Forum on her own.Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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For those who remain unfamiliar, Extraordinary is set in an alternate-universe London where every person spontaneously develops a superpower at around the age of 18.Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Taylor started Indy’s unraveling by fumbling away a would-be 41-yard touchdown early in the third quarter that would’ve given Indianapolis a 20-7 lead.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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That’s what Matt Stafford did after fumbling through the start of the game.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the two try to repair and restore their former life together, Miri desperately tries to keep Leah from slipping between her fingers.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gold coins represent future prosperity, lots of fruit, a reminder of a joyous and fruitful life together, spices for the spice of life, flowers symbolizing beauty, and a book of poetry, from which the official will often read.Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Meyers on Saturday posted a black-and-white photo of Shyer and her looking at each other smiling on Instagram.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Solar eclipse nearly reaches totality in parts of Kentucky Parts of Kentucky saw totality during the April 8 solar eclipse, but even near totality in Louisville sent residents outside to look at the sky.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 29 Dec. 2024
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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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One man watched in horror as authorities placed a tarp over his friend’s body after she was hit and thrown some 30 feet.Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Four out of every 5 storms that reached Category 5 intensity encountered record-hot waters.Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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These measures come with steep penalties for violations, with fines reaching up to $20,000 AUD.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 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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As the days start to feel shorter and darker and colder, soup can warm both our bodies and our souls.Anna Kodé, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Blocking the sun can lower how hot a person feels by 36 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit.The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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