as in occasional
happening only once
this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance
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Recent Examples of one-shot
For creative teams, this moves the focus from a one-shot generation tool towards more of a conversational editing environment.
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Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Ellie Bushnell of Oklahoma State and Megha Ganne from Stanford are tied for the individual lead, holding a one-shot edge after posting rounds of 68 (-4).
—Wire Report, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
After driving it into a greenside bunker, Rai was left with a 40-yard shot that most players holding a one-shot lead would play with extreme caution.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Many of those same students likely used AI to complete homework in minutes, write full essays in one-shot, or even navigate exams.
—Jj Jasser, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
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Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Ellie Bushnell of Oklahoma State and Megha Ganne from Stanford are tied for the individual lead, holding a one-shot edge after posting rounds of 68 (-4).
—Wire Report, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
After driving it into a greenside bunker, Rai was left with a 40-yard shot that most players holding a one-shot lead would play with extreme caution.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Many of those same students likely used AI to complete homework in minutes, write full essays in one-shot, or even navigate exams.
—Jj Jasser, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-shot
Adjective
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There has been the occasional roar, especially when OG Anunoby makes a 3-pointer.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Friends described Boelter as an evangelical Christian and occasional preacher and missionary who held politically conservative views and had been struggling to find work.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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That structure turns a vacation into a week of consistent, hands-on practice rather than a one-off class.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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During Tuesday night's Toy Story 5 premiere in Los Angeles, Swift surprised attendees by taking the stage for an emotional rendition of the Disney-Pixar franchise's theme song accompanied by 82-year-old Newman in a rare, one-off public performance.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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“One-shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-shot. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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