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as in to fire
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force BB guns shoot small round metal pellets

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as in to blast
to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force soldiers train extensively to learn to shoot accurately and quickly

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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted

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noun

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There, the trend of rising competition for film and TV shoots and U.S. President Donald Trump’s relationship with Hollywood also became talking points. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025 The getaway comes before an intense shoot for the actor, according to the source. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 8 July 2025 The menu—served in a multi-course format that evolves with the seasons with housemade beverages to pair with each course—spotlights wild herbs and forest plants foraged from the forest, like birch water, spruce shoots, wild berries, tree beard and mushrooms. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025 At the end of Season 2, In-ho so graciously betrays everybody and eventually sneaks away from the pack, fakes his own death of the walkie talkie, and then puts his mask back on and punishes Gi-hun for causing this whole revolt and shoots and kills his best friend right in front of him. Jim Halterman, Variety, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoot
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  • While unconfirmed, sources say the film revolves around the period at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI in 2023 that saw CEO Sam Altman fired and rehired in a matter of days.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
  • During the confrontation, Chavis fired two shots, police said.
    Julia Marnin July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
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  • But there’s nothing average about MULA, and their new album, ETERNA, blasts these alchemic blends with darkwave, shattering temporal constructs of nostalgia and futurism with a tropi-goth sound for all seasons.
    Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
  • Other right-wing figures blasted the announcement too.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
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  • The neon yellow race car whipped around the corner, gunning it in a bid to lose the dragster on its tail.
    William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
  • In the most dramatic scene of the finale, Masha’s assistant Martin confronts Masha outside in the snow, afraid that Masha is gunning to take over his family’s property and cut him out.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 2 July 2025
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  • Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • Gunn’s approach is colorful, in both its palette and the costumes; proudly fantastical, with flying orbs, robots, portals, and giant monsters; and at times endearingly, intentionally corny (see: Krypto the super dog).
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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  • Agents wanted to be seen, photographed, and recorded so that everyone knows the government claims unlimited force over immigrants, as if car washers and day laborers were an existential threat.
    Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
  • The princess finished off her look with a braided white tote bag by Anya Hindmarch—an unexpected choice for the Princess of Wales, who is typically photographed carrying tiny clutches or small top-handle bags of similar size.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 July 2025
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  • On July 5, the low angle of the sun will cast prominent shadows along the eastern rim of the impact crater, while highlighting reflective debris streaks known as ejecta rays that were cast out during its creation some 800 million years ago.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 July 2025
  • During his Nip/Tuck run, McMahon was cast as the Marvel villain Victor Von Doom, a.k.a.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2025
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  • Because real branding isn’t about turning heads at the Met Gala or chasing clicks or shouting the loudest in the room.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The chief example of rudeness here is shouting admonishments at other opera patrons.
    Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
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  • Then sprinkle cocoa powder on the top to balance the flavors.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
  • Today, the cenotes sprinkled across the Yucatán Peninsula are the perfect place to cool off during the heat of the day.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025

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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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