Synonyms of bullets

bullets

noun

plural of bullet

as in balls

a usually round or cone-shaped little piece of lead made to be fired from a firearm

it is possible to make your own bullets, but it takes a lot of patience and some extra money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• balls
• shells
• cartridges
• pellets
• ammunitions
• projectiles
• loads
• missiles
• rounds
• gunshots
• slugs
• shots
• caps
• cannonballs
• dumdums
• leads
• charges
• pops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blanks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bullets

Kingsbury argued that Payton fled for his life firing behind him on 10th Street as bullets whizzed and ricocheted past; and argued Payton’s return fire was not responsible for the deaths of the three women. — Darrell Smith july 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

As Judith throws knives and sprays bullets, Debbie is at home in London, none the wiser, attending antique sales, writing her dim husband David’s (Jamie Parker) political speeches, and making massive snack spreads for her and Judith’s book club. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026

Schwank said instructors and trainees would discuss what could be behind a target, because bullets travel. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

The teen ran away, toward the nearby bus, and bullets followed him. — Julia Coin updated July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Roughly a month before Kirk’s killing, Twiggs said Robinson asked for a Dremel, a tool used for sanding or grinding, to engrave bullets for an upcoming family hunting trip. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Without superpowers or magic to fall back on, heroes had to rely on little more than implausible levels of ingenuity and resilience, a capacity to dodge bullets/laser fire, and a gift for making the right quip at the right time. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 July 2026

On July 4th, eight people, including four children, were wounded when a gunman in a ski mask unleashed a hail of bullets at a Coney Island barbecue. — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

The bullets that struck the car were fired by Miami police officers, the only ones who discharged weapons during the chaotic aftermath of a fight that started inside the club, according to the lawsuit. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026