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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Chris Perugini’s introduction to whiskey came at a time when Scotch was cheap, bourbon collected dust on liquor store shelves, and the only person drinking Manhattans was your ... Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation Comments 0 One Community.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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My manuscript was finally being read by editors, who responded with almost-wins — an overtime pass, fumbled.—
Tara Dorabji,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Gone are the days of fumbling with cords and adapters—this smart board simplifies connectivity to keep your focus on what matters most.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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Hamas has denied the allegations, accusing Israel's prime minister of looking for excuses to back out of the deal.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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This thoughtful tribute will surely please old-school soul and quiet-storm fans who are looking for another chance to celebrate one of their favorite artists.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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Abe paid special attention to tailoring and craft to construct men’s and women’s collections.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
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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The 6-foot-4, 190-pound senior shooting guard leads the Retrievers (9-10, 1-3 America East) in scoring at 17.3 points per game — which ranks third in the conference — and needs just 20 more points to reach the 1,000-point milestone.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
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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Sure, go get Andy Dalton, Kirk Cousins, or Jimmy G. Want a guy to look okay enough for one or two games but scuffles along for the next four or five?—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
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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And while the Panthers feel good about their quarterback situation — following Bryce Young’s second-half reemergence in 2024 — Morgan hopes the teams picking in front of him fall in love with Sanders, Miami’s Cam Ward or any other quarterback that shines during the draft process.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fish. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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