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Recent Examples of gunshot
Spencer was shot multiple times, while Monique sustained at least one gunshot wound to the chest.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Deputies arrived at the couple’s home in the 2000 block of Cox Lane in Palermo and found Carlos Castaneda with three gunshot wounds to the torso.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
At the same press conference, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said local police arrived at the scene to find a woman with a gunshot wound to the head.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
The woman, who suffered a gunshot wound to the head, was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Deputies arrived at the couple’s home in the 2000 block of Cox Lane in Palermo and found Carlos Castaneda with three gunshot wounds to the torso.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
At the same press conference, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said local police arrived at the scene to find a woman with a gunshot wound to the head.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
The woman, who suffered a gunshot wound to the head, was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
Noun
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Many others show clear signs of precautions against the danger involved in missile production – buildings are surrounded by tall dirt and concrete berms, a safety measure against the risk of explosions.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Not all scientists are convinced that the mysterious projectile came from space.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a 20-second black and white video of the strike posted to X, a small boat can be seen apparently sitting motionless on the water when a long thin projectile descends on it, triggering an explosion.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The container had 18 rifles, five handguns, firearms magazines, over 36,000 rounds of ammunition and a silencer that had been shipped from Miami.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Taiwan should deepen its reserves of ammunition, energy, and food to withstand a prolonged blockade—measured in months, not weeks.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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After the defeat, Barr co-founded the nonprofit Can’t Win Victory Fund to support other long-shot candidates and advocate against gerrymandering.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Antetokounmpo made seven of his final 10 shots for 19 points and dished out three more assists in the final quarter.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The breakthrough came when the researchers introduced a minute amount of ordinary salt at a critical stage in the process, which triggered the metal to wrap around the template instead of spreading out, enabling the formation of stable nanotube shells.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Taco Bell shook up its menu in 2014 with a waffle used as a taco shell to hold eggs, cheese and meat.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Each diffuser implements innovative dry air technology that freshens approximately 800 square feet, and each cartridge lasts approximately 300 hours.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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The system’s capabilities were demonstrated by imaging a bullet cartridge, capturing micrometer-scale details such as the firing pin impression.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2025
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To tie it all together, throw in a fun statement bag to add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral outfit.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the clip, Jenner sported a white plunging bra top, as well as tan eyeshadow, pops of pink blush, and nude lip liner.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Gunshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunshot. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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