as in fisher
someone who catches fish
fishermen sorting out their catch
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Decreasing water levels and depleted fisheries has pushed many fishermen out of the industry.
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Ron Reed, a Karuk tribe member and traditional fisherman, participated in the campaigns for dam removal, advocating that the river’s restoration would help salmon recover.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Wool-Blend Fisherman Cap: $68 Stand out in this Ralph Lauren wool-blend fisherman cap.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
Around 380 British prisoners-of-war were saved by nearby Chinese fishermen.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Ron Reed, a Karuk tribe member and traditional fisherman, participated in the campaigns for dam removal, advocating that the river’s restoration would help salmon recover.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Wool-Blend Fisherman Cap: $68 Stand out in this Ralph Lauren wool-blend fisherman cap.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
Around 380 British prisoners-of-war were saved by nearby Chinese fishermen.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisherman. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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