angler

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Recent Examples of angler At that time, several anglers who had fished an ABA military tournament in the spring had made their complaints public, telling local reporters that their prize checks bounced. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2025 The long-time angler from West Babylon, Long Island broke a state record for Common Carp by reeling in a 45-pound, 8-ounce carp out of Lake Lillinonah in Southbury on the morning of May 25. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025 The Kickapoo River is one of many cold-water streams that draw anglers here in search of trout. Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025 There’s also the option to embark on a river safari, or go fishing and crabbing along the tidal creeks with local anglers. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for angler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angler
Noun
  • The ship, named after Gaza’s first and only fisherwoman according to FFC, was launched from Sicily, Italy on June 1.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 June 2025
  • But at least one fisherwoman is using social media to her advantage.
    Robin Wright, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • Also a longtime fly fisherman, Derrick Hicks was about to leave the river after a slow day near the bridge.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Hot Water Music was co-founded by guitarist and singer, Chuck Ragan, who is also a passionate fly fisherman.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Fearful of being tracked by Soviet spy trawlers, the carrier’s commanding officer instructed all aircraft to turn off their radar altimeter, a device that gives a precise reading of altitude more accurately than the standard barometric altimeter.
    Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
  • The Icelandic government sought to ban British trawlers from a broader area around the country’s coast, but the British continued to fish.
    Bradley J. Cardinale, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Nearly three decades after a fisherman vanished from a California bay, remains found in 2021 have been identified as his, officials say.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
  • Defined by pieces like Breton-stripe shirts, sailor jeans, and fisherman sandals, coastal prep is having a major moment right now.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 July 2025

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“Angler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angler. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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