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Recent Examples of gunshot
Deputies located a man, later identified as 41-year-old Kevin Nikel, with an apparent gunshot wound.
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arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
Patrick allegedly killed her mother and stepfather on Feb. 20 at their home in Carroll County, Georgia.
Carroll County Communications Director Ashley Hulsey said at a press conference that both parents were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds on Feb. 20.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Wright was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators observed a close-range gunshot wound to Wright’s head as his only gunshot wound, according to police.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
While this is expected of a gunshot wound, closer examination by our Department revealed subtle patterns in the disruption.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025
Patrick allegedly killed her mother and stepfather on Feb. 20 at their home in Carroll County, Georgia.
Carroll County Communications Director Ashley Hulsey said at a press conference that both parents were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds on Feb. 20.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Wright was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators observed a close-range gunshot wound to Wright’s head as his only gunshot wound, according to police.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
While this is expected of a gunshot wound, closer examination by our Department revealed subtle patterns in the disruption.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
Noun
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South Korean Air Force The B-52H bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds of ordnance, such as bombs and missiles, the U.S. Air Force says.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The system, which entered U.S. service in the 1980s, has even been credited with shooting down Russian hypersonic missiles.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Property owners should: Secure loose objects: Patio furniture, grills, tools and other items can become dangerous projectiles in hurricane-force winds.—
Craig M. Goldenfarb,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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After being hit in the face by a projectile, Tezcacoatl’s jaw was wired shut.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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South Korean intelligence officials have estimated that the North has sent Russia roughly 13,000 soldiers and millions of artillery shells, and Ukrainian officials believe as much as 40% of Russia’s ammunition now comes from North Korea, Bloomberg reported.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
13 July 2025
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Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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As Blurton explains it, in the strength world, load and velocity often have an inverse relationship.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Too much nitrogen fosters loads of vegetative (leaf and shoot) growth and little reproductive (flower and fruit) growth.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Elite perimeter defense and dynamic shot creation could set him apart.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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The shot showed the royal couple all dressed up in their white-tie finery, including a triumphant tiara return for Princess Kate, standing outside in a picturesque setting.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The bag uses a durable, water-resistant outer shell to keep your gear dry and utilizes Babolat's eco-conscious, dye-free lining that also protects against temperature changes.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The Allies fired a million and a half shells in the week before the Battle of the Somme.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Vape pens and cartridges can range from $25 to $75.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In 1993, Nintendo put out a cartridge containing four stone-cold NES classics, beautified and upscaled for the beefier Super Nintendo.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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The British pop star and producer had an intimate wedding ceremony on Saturday, reportedly exchanging vows in front of about 20 guests.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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With celebrities and pop culture icons showcasing their Labubu collections on social media, Labubu has become a cult toy especially with Gen Z. PopMart has very few retail locations in the US and toys are sold out very quickly online.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Gunshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunshot. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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