Synonyms of a shot

a shot

phrase

as in per capita

for each one

At one ticket a shot, it's hard not to indulge in a few carnival rides.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• per capita
• each
• per
• all
• apiece
• a pop
• separately
• respectively
• apart
• independently
• a throw
• individually
• singly
• discretely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• together
• collectively
• altogether
• aggregately

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of a shot

Quinn Sullivan set up his younger brother Cavan Sullivan for a shot that Kristijan Kahlina made a kick save on in the second of 12 minutes of stoppage time. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

The 7-foot-4 All-Star has a way of making even the simplest act in basketball — merely getting a shot off — feel like a feat of advanced physics. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

Filip Chytil — making his season debut after returning from a preseason shoulder injury — set up the defender for a shot from the slot. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Getting into a tree above them often means the difference between a long shot and a shot at good bow range—or no shot at all. — Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Before Obsession, Navarrette was just one of countless young actresses fighting for a shot in Hollywood. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

One minute later, Podkolzin converted the rebound after McDavid blew past Mikey Anderson and blistered a shot off Darcy Kuemper. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The Nasal Flu Vaccine is an Alternative If a shot causes major anxiety, the nasal vaccine is approved for healthy people ages 2 to 49. — Jessica Hartshorn, Parents, 14 Oct. 2026

The pressure is enough for anyone, but add a shot at history on top of it is almost too much. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026