as in bigs
one of high position or importance within a group
a meeting at which all of the big shots in the company were present
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Recent Examples of big shots
Tyler Herro stepped up in Adebayo’s absence and hit big shots and free throws late in the game to keep the Heat alive.
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Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Doncic had 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but was three for 13 from three and missed two big shots in the final seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Played so well defensively, changed the game for us with his ball pressure and knocked down big shots.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
After taking control with their offensive outburst, Mara Braun cashed a couple of big shots from long range that forced Green Bay to call a timeout.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The Frogs made enough big shots in the final minutes to prevent another upset.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Picking up full court, hitting big shots.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Latson scored 12 points and Raven Johnson came up with some big shots down the stretch, scoring six of her 10 points in the pivotal fourth quarter for the Gamecocks (18-1, 5-0 SEC).
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Doncic returned with ill intentions as the Lakers tried to complete their comeback, but Monk, DeRozan and LaVine hit big shots down the stretch to help the Kings hang on for the win.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Doncic had 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but was three for 13 from three and missed two big shots in the final seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Played so well defensively, changed the game for us with his ball pressure and knocked down big shots.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
After taking control with their offensive outburst, Mara Braun cashed a couple of big shots from long range that forced Green Bay to call a timeout.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The Frogs made enough big shots in the final minutes to prevent another upset.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Picking up full court, hitting big shots.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Latson scored 12 points and Raven Johnson came up with some big shots down the stretch, scoring six of her 10 points in the pivotal fourth quarter for the Gamecocks (18-1, 5-0 SEC).
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Doncic returned with ill intentions as the Lakers tried to complete their comeback, but Monk, DeRozan and LaVine hit big shots down the stretch to help the Kings hang on for the win.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big shots
Noun
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Langeliers blasted a 467-foot shot off the top of the left field fence for a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning, the longest homer in the bigs this season and the sixth of the year for the power-hitting catcher.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Curry is 38 with a bad knee; Green is 36 with 14 years of jostling with bigs 50 pounds heavier than him, and could leave in the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But a growing number of Hollywood heavyweights have continued to raise concerns over the ramifications of the deal for the industry at large.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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The movie was made even stranger by then-Hollywood heavyweights like Jackie Chan, Whoopi Goldberg, and Robert Evans playing heightened versions of themselves — not to mention an unsettling performance by Harvey Weinstein as a private detective that has, to put it mildly, not aged well.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bruins coach Marco Sturm made some pretty sizable line changes to start the game, plugging in rookie center Minten between David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie to try and coax more production out of his big guns.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The team needs that supporting cast clicking at the same time as big guns to create more sustained pressure.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Lynn Johnson stood before jurors in a Kansas City, Kansas, courtroom Tuesday afternoon and motioned to a metal device on wheels that was sitting in front of them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fable and Mane HoliRoots Pre-Wash Treatment Oil The heavy hitters in this hydrating formula include ashwagandha to strengthen the roots, amla to add shine, and castor oil to condition.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are also some heavy hitters outside of the festival’s competition strands.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Specifically, Alioto sought to reimagine the magazine as a many-pronged vehicle for promising tastes—like those of regular contributors and critical heavies, Grace Byron and Greta Rainbow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Absinthe-eyed, she projectile-vomits blunt observations and also oysters onto the heavies, overimbibing her way into her own grave once she’s inevitably discarded with a shot and shove down a stairwell (a barely-there John Magaro plays one of the gangsters).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2026
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Then the Bruins big boys decided to make a statement after that.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Will the Niners spend like big boys and sign Hendrickson, Linderbaum and JFM?—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The cars that Geely showcased at CES, in Las Vegas, were large SUVs with big wheels, opulent interiors, and three rows of seats—not unlike a Ford Explorer.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Big shots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20shots. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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