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
Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Because of their flatness, the footprints had previously been mistaken for fish resting burrows.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Bradley J. Cardinale, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
Read our complete guide on how to fish a dropshot rig here.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Halibut Halibut is a mild-tasting, lean white fish that is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids,4 which are healthy fats associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, inflammation, and cognitive decline.5
Serving ideas include baking, pan-searing, or grilling halibut.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Because of their flatness, the footprints had previously been mistaken for fish resting burrows.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Protecting access to fish Some 3.2 billion people worldwide rely on fisheries as a major source of protein.
—Bradley J. Cardinale, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
Read our complete guide on how to fish a dropshot rig here.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fish
Noun
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Every person in the USA, not just citizens, has a right to due process.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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After submitting the online application, approval is typically granted right away—no need for phone calls, paperwork or in-person visits.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These are both great, morally complex characters with compelling stories and the trailer certainly looks terrific: However much Disney has fumbled the Star Wars IP over the last decade, the animated stuff has mostly been quite good.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The characters in Megan Howell’s short stories, which glide into scenes of magical realism, are lonely people facing the harsh realities of an often violent world and fumbling toward something more hopeful.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Performing there had been a dream of mine, so that day made big impact on my life.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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The seasonal beach community off South Carolina is usually a place to work on your swing, but here looked more like Davos for the owners box crowd.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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If that were true, then, for instance, the pervasive corruption one sees in countries such as Hungary or Turkey, or things like demonetization in India, all of which looked pretty bad, would have led to big hits in terms of government popularity.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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For some reason, the wife has decided to stay with this man.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Something will have to give between two men so seemingly unalike.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Gabriel’s neighbors described the complicated route children must take to reach the bus stop.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Padres stranded four runners in scoring position, including one who reached second base with no outs.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And guys like LeBron James or players who have big shoe deals don’t count.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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More of a power rusher than a speed guy, Tuimoloau also can play inside as needed.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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For the polarizing defenseman, that has felt like three days at some times, and three years at others.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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