GUNSHOT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

gunshot

noun

Definition of gunshot

as in missile

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Recent Examples of gunshot One man was found outside of the building with a gunshot wound to the stomach. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 30 July 2026 One of the first incidents that year was a brawl involving about 50 juveniles, police at the time said, with a gunshot heard later that night, according to previous Sacramento Bee reporting. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 She had been killed by a gunshot wound to the head, an autopsy found. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Just outside, Christopher was also found suffering from gunshot wounds, the post says. — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gunshot

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Noun

All of the missiles slipped past Ukrainian defenses, killing least 17 people and wounding dozens more.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Each missile costs about $4 million and can take as long as two years to make.

— Luis Martinez, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of missile

Noun

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization said an unknown projectile hit the vessel on Friday 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Add effects like fire or electric damage to your attacks, slot in new projectile or melee weapons, or even pick up active abilities to fill out your kit.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of projectile

Noun

Kevin Owens ultimately won the match with a stunner on his longtime frenemy Sami Zayn, who now has a whole new round of ammunition for complaints about a WWE conspiracy.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Manguchei pleaded to conspiracy to possess a firearm and ammunition as a felon, and was sentenced to 44 months in prison.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of ammunition

Noun

Their menus include advanced therapies such as vitamin shots, protein and stem cell treatments, and IV infusions designed to support goals like weight loss, stress relief, and gut health.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Rodriguez returns after a 15-month layoff and hand surgery, aiming to re-enter the title picture against Silva, who seeks a second win this year to secure a title shot.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of shot

Noun

Video from inside the school shows students seeking shelter beneath tables in a classroom, tables overturned and stacked, and bullet shells on the floor.

— Connor Greene, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
At the time, the shells were usually made from resin composite or a thicker, more opaque porcelain material than what dentists have access to today.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of shell

Noun

Open the dye ribbon cover on the back panel, slide the ribbon cartridge into place, close the cover, then load the paper tray and insert it into the input slot.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 2 Aug. 2026
Each cartridge is one serving, roughly equivalent to a double shot of espresso, and stays shelf-stable for up to 12 months.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of cartridge

Noun

If your garden has been beset by destructive crawling insects like ants, beetles, and slugs, pesticides often seem like the clear solution.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Baking soda can help prevent powdery mildew, kill weeds, repel slugs, and clean produce, but must be used sparingly.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

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