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
David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Omega-3 Packed Foods Fatty fish, oysters, and seeds all contain omega-3, which increases serotonin.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
Cold water shots into the Colorado River slow a bass invasion in the Grand Canyon
From fowl to fish, Brandon Loomis took us to the Grand Canyon earlier this year to report on the continuing saga of the invasive smallmouth bass.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Today, much of Norway’s fresh fish exports are transported via trailers due to the challenges of navigating Stad.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Omega-3 Packed Foods Fatty fish, oysters, and seeds all contain omega-3, which increases serotonin.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Pending World-Record Hybrid Bass Caught by Accident Professional videographer Michael Kaal was fishing with Tennessee fly-fishing guide Patrick Fulkrod in February.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
Cold water shots into the Colorado River slow a bass invasion in the Grand Canyon
From fowl to fish, Brandon Loomis took us to the Grand Canyon earlier this year to report on the continuing saga of the invasive smallmouth bass.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fish
Noun
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Finding someone who can be acutely self-aware while supremely confident says something about the person.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Hours after his inauguration the president signed a proclamation that pardoned virtually every person who was involved in the U.S. Capitol riot — including those who injured police officers.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Now, contrast that to the recent experience of Ravens tight end Mark Andrews who, as every devoted local football fan will recall, both fumbled and dropped a crucial two-point conversion pass in a must-win playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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Like Fuhrman, many were nervous about teachers fumbling over technology and classmates not paying attention.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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During an appearance on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast in May 2023, Kim described herself as a hopeless romantic, and detailed wanting to share her life with someone special.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The somber music should have been my first clue, but I was too wrapped up in the euphoria of Jane soon realizing that someone valued her life enough to save her from certain death.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Tourists look forward to flight routes connecting China and India China and India have agreed to resume direct commercial flights for the first time in five years.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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While staying at The Beverly Hills Hotel with Ventura, Morales said an irate Combs burst into the room looking for Ventura, after which the couple stepped away for an argument.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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According to cops, a 34-year-old man was struck in the left hand with a machete by an unidentified man around 11:24 a.m. Friday near Southern Blvd.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Stairs lead to their cells above, and around the perimeter of the room are portraits of HARP men who have died.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Testimony from Hutchinson, a former aide to Republican White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, helped investigators reach that conclusion.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rescuers were able to reach the woman and put a rope around her to pull her from the pond, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The guys on the bandstand are interpreting them horizontally, from left to right, one note at a time.—
Heather Augustyn,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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My Husband Was a Co-Guest of Honor at Our Baby Shower My husband has had the experience of being the only guy at our baby shower.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, Girma’s deal feels different and bigger than all of those, as the key to the USWNT defense signed a long-term deal with Chelsea, signaling a new level of ambition.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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That’s such a human emotion, feeling, and experience; something that everybody can relate to in one way or another.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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