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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

trawling

/ˈtrɔːlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does trawling mean?

verb

The act of dragging a net or other fishing gear through the water to catch fish, or to search or explore something thoroughly and often in a casual or unmethodical way.

Example

"The detective was trawling through the evidence, looking for any clues that might lead to the suspect."

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