1
2
3
as in to gun
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
Synonyms & Similar Words
6
as in to cast
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
Synonyms & Similar Words
9
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shoot
Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The standard permit fee to shoot in Los Angeles is $931.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The shoot also drew attention from authorities.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shoot
Verb
Carl Grillmair was fatally shot at the age of 67 at his home outside Los Angeles in February.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The standard permit fee to shoot in Los Angeles is $931.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
No catch-and-shoots, no easy off-the-dribble pullups.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The shoot also drew attention from authorities.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shoot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
Verb
-
Three Georgia State Patrol troopers and their supervisor were fired from the department after an investigation revealed a scheme where officers used insurance claims to profit off of vehicle chases, an internal report concluded.—
Asia Simone Burns,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Quinlan represents former district CEO Pedro Martinez, who was fired without cause in December 2024, in an ongoing lawsuit against several current and former board members.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Yet where its predecessor often had a reflective tone, their latest is about high-energy garage-rock catharsis, getting in a room and blasting away and letting the noise be your guide.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
-
The New York Ryder Cup crowd was blasted by the media and golfers, which had been a concern even before the event.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
And The Rookie is nowhere near done, gunning for the shows that are ahead of it on the list.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Ellison is gunning to get the deal done before this fall.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
For so long this season, Arsenal were flying high at the summit of the division and looked destined to end their 22-year wait for the title.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
-
There are flying cars held at bay by the power of telekenesis and Park teleporting, as the crew clumsily accept their new ‘hero’ roles and attempt to take on the villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Tianrui Liang, 21, is accused of violating a federal law that restricts photographing defense installations without authorization, according to court documents filed in the Eastern District of New York.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Prince William and Kate Middleton joined King Charles and Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace, where Princess Kate was photographed embracing an 88-year-old war hero.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
-
At one point, my friend was added to a WeChat group that included nearly five hundred foreign actors, many of whom were sharing casting calls to make sure they weren’t being scammed.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
At one point, the crew shot a scene in which Whalen’s character joins a bar fight, shouting invectives at a hapless extra before pummelling him to the ground.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
-
One final command was shouted by the officer.—
Brian Day,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Roasted pumpkin seeds and diced jalapenos sprinkled on top add heat and crunch.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
-
After Knicks head athletic trainer Anthony Goenaga took a look at his hand, Clarkson sprinkled an imaginary substance onto his wrist.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
