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as in to gun
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
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as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in to cast
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in to shout
to voice one's opinions freely with force
you've been wanting to say something since this meeting started, so shoot
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as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
shot a congratulatory e-mail to his friend as soon as he heard the good news
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as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
there'd be a shoot of pain from that molar whenever I bit down
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Recent Examples of shoot
Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Samples of the Yuba County home’s walls even withstood ballistic testing, Lin said, as they were taken to a range and shot with guns multiple times.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
What was the music video shoot like?
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The Redhawks shot an impressive 89% at the free-throw line.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
Samples of the Yuba County home’s walls even withstood ballistic testing, Lin said, as they were taken to a range and shot with guns multiple times.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
The best time to trim leggy or strays stems, shoots, vines, and branches is during the plant’s growing season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
What was the music video shoot like?
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
Verb
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After shooting Holmes several times, Taylor allegedly stepped away and then turned around and fired more shots into the victim, who was on the ground, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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One team member crawled inside and fired paintballs filled with vegetable oil, wildlife organization BEAR League told Fox News Digital on Thursday.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Frederiksen and her Greenlandic counterpart, Jens Frederik Nielsen, blasted the president’s comments and warned of catastrophic consequences.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Area residents looked on in disbelief as flames blasted through the building's windows.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Netflix and Sony are gunning toward a 2029 release for KPop Demon Hunters 2, Deadline has confirmed.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ford, who stood near Carney during the address to the media, has been gunning for the project’s acceleration.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The airline said customers looking for a refund on any flight can get one, even if flying basic economy or with a non-refundable ticket.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The trailer, soundtracked by a lilting piano melody, reveals the basic premise of the film, which focuses on a young boy named Arco from a distant and peaceful future, where humans live in the sky and use rainbow suits to fly through the air.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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All of this came after both Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew were photographed with other members of the royal family at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral, which seemed to grant legitimacy to the former couple and raised eyebrows considering Andrew’s numerous scandals.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the images promoting the brand’s cruise 2026 collection and photographed by Marili Andre, Johnson is not alone.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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When the pandemic happened, the only way to access live performance was if it was recorded and cast widely.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Freaky Friday was remade by Mean Girls director Mark Waters, casting Lindsay Lohan in the role inspired by Foster's, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the role inspired by Harris' character.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Davis stood up and shouted at referee Jeffrey Anderson.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The post even shouted out Moore, who was absent.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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Spray any tough-to-clean areas with a bit of vinegar and sprinkle with baking soda.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flaky phyllo dough is filled with zesty harissa sauce and halloumi cheese and sprinkled with breadcrumbs and paprika for a savory bite-sized snack.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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