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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Recent Examples of sharpshooter
This is a pivotal year in commemoration for the Sky, who retired the jersey of long-time sharpshooter Allie Quigley last month.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
In fact, the sharpshooters at FilmColony Ltd. have recognized this and recently developed a TV show that would revolve around the clan.
—Erik Hedegaard, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Swapping sharpshooters: one elite marksman for another.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
The first was at a rally in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, in July by a 20-year-old named Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by a Secret Service sharpshooter.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 14 June 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
In fact, the sharpshooters at FilmColony Ltd. have recognized this and recently developed a TV show that would revolve around the clan.
—Erik Hedegaard, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Swapping sharpshooters: one elite marksman for another.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
The first was at a rally in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, in July by a 20-year-old named Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was killed by a Secret Service sharpshooter.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpshooter
Noun
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Such a short distance is considered well within reach of a basic marksman.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Come training camp this summer, the 5-foot-10, 185-pound marksman was earning key reps with the first team offense quickly and proving his reliability as a slot receiver.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But unlike in past deadly episodes of gun violence, the leaders were silent on calling for any gun control measures.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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A student who authorities say opened fire at his Colorado high school, wounding two classmates and then turning the gun on himself, has died, according to the local sheriff's office.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Sharpshooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpshooter. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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