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

Then after Reaves scored, Kessler blocked a shot, and for all intents and purposes, the victory was secured for the Lakers. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Giamanco crawled in through a shot-out window, reached the special education classroom and reracked his firearm in preparation for a deadly confrontation. — David K. Li, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Its 1-2 record in the Big 12 this season pretty much eliminates the team from having a shot at either in 2026. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

While that efficacy doesn’t match the performance of a rival drug from Roche, Novartis’ treatment has a cleaner safety profile that could give it a shot at being competitive in the market. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

According to the lawsuit filed Monday, a fraternity member met Jane Doe at the door of the Alpha Delta Phi house and offered her a shot of an unknown alcohol. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Fans at Capital One Arena swung white towels ecstatically after Justin Champagnie converted a shot — also drawing a foul — to give the Wizards a seven-point lead with just over eight minutes left. — Jake Kauderer, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

The piercing strings of Bernard Herrmann’s Psycho soundtrack play over a shower scene (before the directors cut to a shot of a sheep flossing). — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen thinks their lawsuit to stop the ban has a shot in court. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026