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fish for

VERB
look for; hint
Synonyms
WEAK
angle angle (for) elicit hope for hunt for invite search for seek solicit try to evoke

Example Sentences

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After tracking each fish for its entire life, the team grouped them by lifespan and then looked back to identify when behavioral differences first appeared.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

He said Beckstrom loved to hunt and fish for bass and bluegill and ride four-wheelers on trails through the mountains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Kawahara had planned to fish for tuna near Oregon, Brown said, and then planned to fish for salmon.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025

Since they’re right by the river, in between church services, they also learn how to kayak and fish for bass.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

Now she tickled the fish for a few moments and then lifted her hand suddenly and watched it flash away amid the bright drops from her fingers.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks