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as in firearm
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
while her father preferred hunting with a crossbow, she preferred a gun
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
traded stories of the Wild West, when outlaws gunned men down in broad daylight and in cold blood
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Recent Examples of gun
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Brown faces an additional count as well for allegedly being a felon in possession of a gun.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 20 May 2025
Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — No. 4 Florida is gunning for an SEC Tournament title starting Friday and securing a No. 1 seed at the NCAA tournament.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Detectives executed a search warrant and found a .22 caliber gun in a shed on Trinh's property.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Brown faces an additional count as well for allegedly being a felon in possession of a gun.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is still gunning for the needle, and Gov. Stitt has remained mum on his decision.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — No. 4 Florida is gunning for an SEC Tournament title starting Friday and securing a No. 1 seed at the NCAA tournament.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gun
Noun
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Clyde cited taxes on firearm purchases as part of his reasoning.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
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Police also found firearms at the scene, Vega said, adding that witnesses will be brought to the police station to be interviewed.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Given the long-standing hostility between India and Pakistan, both militaries have established a layered air-defense network designed to stop aircraft and missiles, as well as artillery intended to block ground advances.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The facility supports global operations by maintaining readiness for combat and tactical vehicles, including tanks, Humvees, and artillery systems.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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When deputies arrived, the 48-year-old woman aimed a rifle at them and told them to shoot her, according to the statement.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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Before the violence begins in earnest, Cassian is assembling his rifle, preparing to take out Dedra Meero.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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The Bears’ senior drilled a walk-off double to center field in the bottom of the seventh that scored two runs, giving Menlo-Atherton a 4-3 win Wednesday over Burlingame in a Peninsula Athletic League Bay contest.—
Mike Lefkow,
Mercury News,
8 May 2025
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On the Knicks’ next possession, Bridges drilled a 3-pointer from the corner, getting help from the backboard as the ball glanced off the glass.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2025
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“Gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gun. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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