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
The Fighting Illini are one of the best offensive teams in the country, with sharpshooters all over the floor, but so far that hasn't come to fruition.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 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
The current lineup configuration allows Johnson to get sharpshooters Julian Champagnie and Vassell on the floor together to start the game.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2026
UConn shot just 3-for-8 from the perimeter before halftime, but the team’s sharpshooters found a rhythm in the third.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 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
The current lineup configuration allows Johnson to get sharpshooters Julian Champagnie and Vassell on the floor together to start the game.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2026
UConn shot just 3-for-8 from the perimeter before halftime, but the team’s sharpshooters found a rhythm in the third.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpshooters
Noun
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The shooters’ escape was aided by a fourth man, who punched an Oakland police officer trying to chase after the suspect, authorities said.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Defender is one of the best arcade shooters of all time; a defining entry in the pantheon of space games, and for good reason.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 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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Lester noted that the number of homicides has fallen 22%, shootings have dropped 25%, and more than 4,200 guns were seized in over the last four years.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In your final scene, Joy sticks to her guns and leaves the ER.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sharpshooters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpshooters. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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