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
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More than 200 attendees in person and online showed up March 24 for the launch of the EndurANT Movement, founded by Encinitas residents Neal and Samara Tricarico one year after their 16-year-old son Anthony died by suicide.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Beom-jun is the person behind the wheel of the car that hits Dong-sik.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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After Hovland calmly made a bogey on the last to secure the win, PGA Tour fans wasted no time grilling Thomas for fumbling a golden opportunity.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
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Gonzaga did have a shot to tie on its final possession, but Khalif Battle fumbled a handoff and had his desperation 3-pointer blocked by Ja’Vier Francis.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Visually they are individuated, but we are given to know almost nothing about them, and certainly not their inner life.—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lego toy for the little ones in your life, plus save on fabric storage bags to keep off-season clothes and bedding organized and dust-free.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Musk maintains that the company’s future remains bright A growing number of consumers who bought Tesla vehicles before Musk took over DOGE have been looking to sell or trade them in, while others have slapped on bumper stickers seeking to distance themselves from him.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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Heaviest snow totals look to be across the Keweenaw, western, and north-central UP.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, most of the damages (as much as 90%) will be allocated to football and men’s basketball due to the revenue generated by the respective sports.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Situational hitting: The Yankees left 10 men on base and went 3-for-12 with runners in scoring position.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the former semipro football player reached the highest level of professional football.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
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
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The guy who shot that, Louis Powell, one of our South Africans, has been with the show for a very long time.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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These guys fought savagely, just fought incredibly hard.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 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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By getting a sneak peek at the course, McIlroy aims to feel more relaxed and focused during the tournament week.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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