as in shooters
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 sharpshooters
Leo took a pilgrimage to those ruins Tuesday, arriving during a rainstorm with sharpshooters covering the ancient flagstones and colonnades.
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Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
The pope arrived at the ruins in a rainstorm and with tight security, with sharpshooters positioned around the site and police officers stationed every few yards along roads leading to it.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
There’s another set of sharpshooters making history.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
In April 2024, the CIC advocated using helicopters flying low with sharpshooters to take out the deer.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
On the first night, McTeigue was stunned to see sharpshooters posted atop the buildings for security as the 500 masked extras walked down the street towards the film’s armored tanks.
—Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Police K-9s on the ground, undercover officers, SWAT teams, drones, and sharpshooters are typically part of the LAPD's security posture for the Oscars, according to law enforcement sources.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
To heighten security, sharpshooters were placed on rooftops, attendees passed through metal detectors, nearby businesses were closed, and the Shubert complex’s two lowest underground parking levels were blocked off due to the risk of car bombs.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
Plus, sharpshooters are taking aim at deer that have taken over Baltimore’s parks.
—Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
The pope arrived at the ruins in a rainstorm and with tight security, with sharpshooters positioned around the site and police officers stationed every few yards along roads leading to it.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
There’s another set of sharpshooters making history.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
In April 2024, the CIC advocated using helicopters flying low with sharpshooters to take out the deer.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
On the first night, McTeigue was stunned to see sharpshooters posted atop the buildings for security as the 500 masked extras walked down the street towards the film’s armored tanks.
—Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Police K-9s on the ground, undercover officers, SWAT teams, drones, and sharpshooters are typically part of the LAPD's security posture for the Oscars, according to law enforcement sources.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
To heighten security, sharpshooters were placed on rooftops, attendees passed through metal detectors, nearby businesses were closed, and the Shubert complex’s two lowest underground parking levels were blocked off due to the risk of car bombs.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
Plus, sharpshooters are taking aim at deer that have taken over Baltimore’s parks.
—Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpshooters
Noun
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During an execution, the three shooters will fire from about 10 yards away, positioned behind a protective wall with a 1-foot opening.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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In his appeal, Marshall pointed to challenges the state would face by implementing the firing squad — including finding five willing shooters and the possibility that any shots fired could miss a target placed over the heart, resulting in more pain for the condemned.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Almost two years ago, the Catalina Island Conservancy proposed using aerial marksmen in helicopters to shoot the deer.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Rams are the exact kind of team that has given the Aztecs trouble this season, with 3-point marksmen spread across the perimeter.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Four men jumped out of the Cadillac, all armed with semi-automatic guns and wearing balaclavas, though victim 1 told the FBI recognized Phihoang and at least two other men, the complaint said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Then there is the danger with the carrying of guns and threats to seniors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Sharpshooters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpshooters. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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