as in occasional
happening only once
this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance
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Recent Examples of one-shot
Rank, whose company recently remade Ingmar Bergsson classic film Faithless as a European TV series, praised Adolescence for matching up the genre beats of a crime story with the higher concepts around criminality, toxic masculinity and family, and the one-shot filming techniques.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
For the second dose, again, both MMRV and MMR + V are options, but the CDC stated a preference for the one-shot MMRV.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
In addition, Matthew Lewis won an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his one-shot work in Episode 2 of the series.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The band has regularly been approached about one-shot reunions, right?
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
For the second dose, again, both MMRV and MMR + V are options, but the CDC stated a preference for the one-shot MMRV.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
In addition, Matthew Lewis won an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his one-shot work in Episode 2 of the series.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The band has regularly been approached about one-shot reunions, right?
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-shot
Adjective
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So Fernandez ended up scoring two goals and incessantly bothering the Charlotte FC players with his ball skills and occasional extracurricular activity.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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As a durable and washable rug brand, Ruggable is one of our favorite destinations for outdoor rugs, kids rugs, and even the occasional doormat or entryway piece.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The one-off doc will present first-hand recollections of the Israel-Hamas war from Israel Defense Force (IDF) veterans and reservists who have served in the conflict.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whether the start of a full new chapter for the rapper or a one-off detour, Stardust reinforces the idea that, even newly sober, Brown remains one of the most exciting and least predictable artists in hip-hop.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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“One-shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-shot. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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