fire (at)

verb

Definition of fire (at)next
as in to blast (at)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire (at)
  1. bring down
  2. pepper
  3. blow away
  4. shoot down
Verb
  • The story symbolizes how those who stand out or succeed are often targeted or brought down to stifle their success.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Asher said states and local governments, as well as philanthropies, are pumping money into programs to bring down violent crime.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of bring down
Verb
  • The Flyers’ ability to pepper Woll with shots, and the Leafs’ inability to get the other way quickly, was further evidence of how McCabe’s absence could hamper the team.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Park was taught by Robert McKee, the great writing teacher, to pepper in those brief moments of relatability.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of pepper
Verb
  • And sometimes you’re just blown away by what someone brings.
    Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Rising like a giant Grim Creeper out of the glories of the industrial revolution, as the 1920s ended, was a tax establishment blowing away all previous standards.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of blow away
Verb
  • Our fact-check sources Chaos Factory (YouTube), Sept. 1, 2023, BREAKING: UFO's seen over South Florida today being followed by military attack helicopters Business Insider, Feb. 12, 2023, The US has shot down 3 suspicious flying objects in 3 days.
    Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Shortly after McCormick shot down Tesla’s bid to restore Musk’s package, the electric vehicle company confirmed its plans to appeal.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of shoot down
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