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Definitions

fish out

VERB
spy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discover examine scrutinize snoop
STRONG
case eyeball glimpse meddle notice observe peep pry reconnoiter scout search shadow sleuth spot stag tail trail view watch
WEAK
catch sight of get a load of keep under surveillance look for recon set eyes on stake out take in take note
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore miss neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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That fish out of water story is just classic.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

"I do feel like a fish out of water. The knock-on effects has been massive. I'm just riding the wave of it really," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024

“David would be like a fish out of water if he were out of public service,” Bumpers, who served 18 years with Pryor in the Senate, said in 2006.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

The group posted a YouTube video Thursday of the brown pelican attempting to grab small fish out of a blue crate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2024

And who did they fish out of the arena instead?

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins