gunning (for)

present participle of gun (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunning (for)
Verb
  • Oh, perfect naked cherubs running down the trail through the trees!
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The look consisted of a long-sleeve, silky dress shirt with a sharp collar and subtle buttons running down the front placket of the garment.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Local police and first responders are also accused of failing to take Davis’ threats of killing someone seriously.
    Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Gunning (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunning%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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