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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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noun

ˈfish How to pronounce fish (audio)
as in person
a member of the human race he's rather an odd fish

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Recent Examples of fish
Verb
Witnesses said both of the children ended up in the lake, but the older brother went underwater and didn’t resurface until he was pulled to shore by people fishing nearby, WLS reported. — Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025 In the past, the program has drawn a handful of parents who aren’t able to teach their kids to fish. — Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Noun
Fatty fish is one of the best ways to increase your intake. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 June 2025 Salmon Perhaps the ultimate skin-friendly food, salmon (like other types of fish rich in healthy fats, like sardines and mackerel), can help regulate cortisol levels, thanks to its anti-inflammatory omega-3 content. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fish
  1. fumble
  2. person
  3. look
  4. life
  5. reach
  6. man
  7. feel
  8. guy
Verb
  • While the pull chain is much easier than trying to fumble with a tiny button, the shade occasionally catches on it when closing.
    — Simon Hill, Wired News, 18 June 2025
  • His team had just fumbled a win on the biggest stage, and his eyes wandered.
    — Tony East, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Definition of fumble
Noun
  • In total, 22 children and one elderly person have been treated and 10 of the patients were still hospitalized as of Wednesday, according to officials in the Hauts-de-France region.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
  • Winners can pick up their claim forms in person at more than 23,000 California Lottery retail partners, but are also allowed to fill out a form online.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 June 2025
Definition of person
Verb
  • Clinical exam: The dentist will examine your teeth using specialized probes and other tools, looking for signs of cavities or damage.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 June 2025
  • Around Atlantic and Brompton avenues, crowds of people gathered, taking videos and looking at the agents — armed individuals wearing balaclavas, some carrying long weapons, wearing vests and camoflauge pants.
    — Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Definition of look
Noun
  • With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people’s lives.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • My last question: How is life in Malibu now after the fires?
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Definition of life
Verb
  • Several nurses spoke to the Courant before an agreement was reached, expressing shock and worry that the pay cuts would result in dangerous outcomes for patient care as staffing numbers fell.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
Definition of reach
Noun
  • Six men were inside a 2018 GMC Sierra pickup truck at the time of the shooting.
    — Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2025
  • The practice of superimposing disparate information has outlasted scientific acceptance of zodiac men.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Definition of man
Verb
  • In the meantime, the changing guidance has left many workers feeling uneasy, with some failing to show up to job sites for fear of being arrested and subject to deportation proceedings.
    — Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 21 June 2025
  • Target, Walmart and Amazon are all feeling it, talking about it.
    — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Definition of feel
Noun
  • Jayson Tatum landed in a Boston situation that didn’t rely on him to be the guy until Year 3.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 26 June 2025
  • While the fan messages did make the guys laugh, a lot of it was thanks to their ribbing of each other and themselves.
    — Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 June 2025
Definition of guy

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