as in shooter
a person skilled in shooting at a target
the police stationed sharpshooters on rooftops all along the route of the presidential motorcade
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Long before a series of bold moves landed the Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and even Kevin Durant — and a sharpshooter named Stephen Curry, once viewed as a risk due to his ankle issues — the franchise was known for falling short instead of winning championships.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At 58, the former NBA sharpshooter is stepping into ESPN’s top booth after only two seasons of calling games, while Burke has been one of the network’s most reliable voices across NBA coverage for over twenty years.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This is a pivotal year in commemoration for the Sky, who retired the jersey of long-time sharpshooter Allie Quigley last month.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The Zags hope to welcome back 24-year-old sharpshooter Steele Venters, the 2023 Big Sky MVP who has missed the last two seasons — first with a torn ACL, then an Achilles tendon tear.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At 58, the former NBA sharpshooter is stepping into ESPN’s top booth after only two seasons of calling games, while Burke has been one of the network’s most reliable voices across NBA coverage for over twenty years.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This is a pivotal year in commemoration for the Sky, who retired the jersey of long-time sharpshooter Allie Quigley last month.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The Zags hope to welcome back 24-year-old sharpshooter Steele Venters, the 2023 Big Sky MVP who has missed the last two seasons — first with a torn ACL, then an Achilles tendon tear.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpshooter
Noun
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The shot that killed Kirk would not have required an expert marksman, according to multiple firearms experts.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
12 Sep. 2025
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Such a short distance is considered well within reach of a basic marksman.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was charged with a gun crime in connection with an anti-KKK riot in Durham, North Carolina.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to the complaint, Cullen matched the description of the person firing the gun, and he was taken into custody.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Sharpshooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpshooter. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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