Thesaurus results for GUN (FOR)

gun (for)

verb

Definition of gun (for)

as in to run down

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In the world of Dune, the suit transforms the sweat into drinking water; but in the Mexican desert, the sweat just pools, sticks to my skin and runs down my arms.

— Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
The worst came during the early hours of July 28, when heavy rains fell on already soggy ground, running down steep hills into narrow river valleys — a perfect recipe for fast, devastating flooding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of run down

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In Gaza City, a strike hit a car, killing one person and wounding several others, according to Shifa Hospital.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
This opaqueness from earlier in the season pays off in the form of John recounting the brutal methods the Manhunter used to decimate this planet, involving a fear gas that made people kill one another and jump to their deaths.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of kill

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Video showed water coursing down the front of the glass case protecting the fabled painting, which was unharmed, according to a gallery press release, as were the six other canvases nearby.

— News Desk, Artforum, 18 Sep. 2026
This is a sentiment that has coursed through much of Simon’s output since the early 2000s.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of course

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When Tian’s solo project began gaining traction, Cui was pursuing a master’s in computer science and machine learning at the University of Toronto and working on autonomous-vehicle research.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Why is the most expensive defense option always the one pursued when the most useful one might be available down the street at the local Source for Sports supply shop?

— Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of pursue

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Advances in electrical power systems, tracking technology, beam control and compact high-energy lasers are making the concept increasingly practical.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
When a typical sisterly argument leads to doll Isabel getting damaged, human Ruth takes her on the road to track down La Fabricante (The Dollmaker).

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

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