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

Haiti nearly equalized six minutes later, but a shot at goal was blocked. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Nov. 2026

Carolina probably needs to go 4-1 the rest of the way in the division to have a shot at the playoffs, and that starts Sunday. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Nov. 2026

The only negative out of the win came in the first 30 seconds of overtime, when Smith landed awkwardly on his left hand while falling out of bounds after contesting a shot. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2026

The Aggies had a shot to extend their lead just before halftime, but David Olano’s 50-yard field goal attempt was wide right. — ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026

Sicario had only a few dozen visual effects shots, perhaps some vehicles added to a shot or a few minor fixes, nothing major. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2026

Contestants have to hide Shaq in plain sight across Dallas for a shot at a grand prize. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026

With Sharpe recognizing those openings, Brooklyn can turn the effort to deny Porter a jumper into a shot at the rim. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026

Instead of addressing the substance of the allegations, White House counsel Will Scharf fired a shot across Garcia’s bow in a letter dated Monday. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026