as in fumbles
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 fishes
In the images, Jack appears to be enthralled with the water as his father fishes.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Fire up the replay and start the clock as soon as the goalie fishes the puck out of the net.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Fire up the replay and start the clock as soon as the goalie fishes the puck out of the net.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishes
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If the creditor fumbles the process, then an otherwise valid and collectible debt may be barred.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sonny feels like a departure; unlike Bernthal’s mercenaries, Sonny fumbles with his gun, has a bleeding heart, and lays his vulnerabilities bare.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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From across the barbecue pit, see an Elvis impersonator, full pompadour over skinny jeans, plus a girlfriend who looks exactly like Priscilla.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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After spending a long winter primarily indoors, there's a good chance your outdoor space looks a little neglected.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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But by the time Forrest reaches age 10, when dogs become eligible for Loyal’s pill, those defenses will more often misfire and fail to stop not just cancer but also other life-abbreviating ailments.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Lamont hasn’t argued publicly against the child tax credit but has shown a preference for relief that reaches more households.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Someone meets you in a way that feels easy to trust today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Someone meets you in a way that feels easy to trust today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 May 2026
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“Fishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishes. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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