LONG SHOT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

long shot

noun

Definition of long shot

as in dark horse

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sure thing

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Recent Examples of long shot Earning a spot in the Warriors’ regular season rotation is a long shot, but Olbrich is a prime candidate to join the Santa Cruz G League team and develop under the tutelage of that arm of the Golden State organization. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 With Simon out of the net, Doue wound up for a long shot just outside the box, but Simon recovered and saved the shot in the 81st minute. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 Merino came on in the 86th minute and scored on his second touch of the match, charging into the box and pouncing after Lammens spilled a rebound of Pau Cubarsí's long shot. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Merino came on in the 86th minute and scored on his second touch of the match, charging into the box and pouncing after Lammens spilled a rebound of Pau Cubarsí’s long shot. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for long shot

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Noun

Daniel Jones is also noted as a dark horse for this significant award.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The Senators became a real dark horse in the East last spring.

— Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of dark horse

Noun

In one of the first plays of full 11-on-11 work, Dak Prescott found Pickens on the right side for a quick completion.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
But the voice bellowing through the headset of quarterback Patrick Mahomes provides him an every-single-play reminder of Bieniemy’s absence.

— Sam McDowell Updated July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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