shrimping

Definition of shrimpingnext
present participle of shrimp
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Verb
  • Her remains were found by two kayakers who were fishing after one of their lines snagged a bag in mangroves near the interstate.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • This excursion was informative and entertaining, and focused on the intricacies and dangers of fishing off the coast of Alaska.
    Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In addition to raising livestock, canning foods, harvesting her own fruits and vegetables, crocheting and more, the country music star takes pride in her farm-to-table way of living.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • One of Kukuiʻula’s unique amenities is the 10-acre upcountry organic farm, which provides produce and flowers for the resort community as well as opportunities for residents to connect with the land by harvesting crops, cutting tropical blooms, picnicking, or hiking and biking.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Shrimping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrimping. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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