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
Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
For the Pilgrims, the answer to this question was: how to cultivate corn, extract sap from maple trees, catch fish in the rivers and avoid poisonous plants.
—Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
David K. Li, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Around two hours later on 30th Street near the FDR Drive on the East River, a 68-year-old man who was fishing was stabbed multiple times through his body, Kenny said.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Noun
This fall, whale watchers and scientists in Washington State witnessed at least two sightings of orcas swimming with a fish on their heads in South Puget Sound and off Point No Point.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
For the Pilgrims, the answer to this question was: how to cultivate corn, extract sap from maple trees, catch fish in the rivers and avoid poisonous plants.
—Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
The second victim, who was 68 years old, was fishing at the end of 30th Street when he was attacked, authorities said.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Around two hours later on 30th Street near the FDR Drive on the East River, a 68-year-old man who was fishing was stabbed multiple times through his body, Kenny said.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fish
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The person dressed as Santa Claus was then pulled into the building through the 6th-floor window.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Currently incarcerated in Utah, YoungBoy faces six charges of possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, as well as charges related to a pattern of unlawful activity stemming from a May 2023 arrest.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 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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Additionally, he’s never had a conversation this long in bed with another human being in his life.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Aside from making your spaces look visually exciting, these tools also provide you with a healthier, more productive lifestyle.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Arguably more than any other, photographer Gered Mankowitz captured that look between 1965 and 1967, and it’s vividly captured in this book.Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies On the set of the Netflix series, there are men and women whose energy rivals that of the town’s patriarch.Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Don't miss these Get to know the Wisconsin radio personality who also serves as in-game hype man at Packers games.JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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By 2021, Scribe Media had reached $21 million in gross sales, and the founders had plans to scale to five times that number.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, YouTube TV parent Google said the service had reached 8 million subscribers, putting it in the top tier of pay-TV operators.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Toronto also picked up right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin, a very effective guy against hitters on both sides of the plate despite a lower arm slot thanks to a plus splitter.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite his corporate success, Mr. Thompson remained the same funny, down-to-earth guy, Mr. Hill said.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their cotton, polyester, and elastane blend feels soft, just stretchy enough, and (according to Amazon customer reviews) pretty breathable.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
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Braden Schneider acknowledged Saturday that the Rangers are in their own heads and feeling the heat.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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