Thesaurus results for GUN (FOR)

gun (for)

verb

Definition of gun (for)

as in to run down

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Through a cutting run down the right from Declan Rice, England had the ball in a dangerous position.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
First, on a driving run down the middle of the field, his right-footer hit the post.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of run down

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Massive explosions lit up the night sky as ballistic missiles and drones hammered parts of the city, killing at least 14 people in the city and three others in the surrounding region, with dozens more wounded, city officials said.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Alicent and Helaena will be held prisoner until Aemond is found and killed.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of kill

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Dodger fans make noise in West Sacramento Dodgers fans, for the third straight game, packed the stands of Sutter Health Park and most stayed until the final out, even with their team trailing by six runs in the top of the ninth inning.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
The Belgians trailed Senegal 2-0 late in their Round of 32 game on Wednesday but rallied to victory with three goals after the 86-minute mark, including a penalty kick in the 120th minute.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of trail

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Exonerees in Georgia have a new pathway to obtain compensation from the state, which Pugh intends to pursue, but that process takes time.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.

— Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of pursue

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As for the hosts, mosquitoes track people (and their blood) down by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, sweat and body odor.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Weeth said bootleggers purchase fireworks from manufacturers in China and who, for a fee, package the fireworks in colorful branding, which are more difficult to track and often lack proper warnings.

— Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

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