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as in to gun
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
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as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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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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as in to cast
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in to shout
to voice one's opinions freely with force
you've been wanting to say something since this meeting started, so shoot
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as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
shot a congratulatory e-mail to his friend as soon as he heard the good news
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as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
there'd be a shoot of pain from that molar whenever I bit down
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Recent Examples of shoot
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 July 2025
His approach this summer, from shedding weight to adding strength to recruiting new teammates, shows who Dončić is as a player and as a pillar of the Lakers now as much as any cover shoot could.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 29 July 2025
As the shoot continues, Nina channels her day job as editor-in-chief of Elle, meticulously dissecting her choreography for the match-cut cover.
—EW.com, 29 July 2025
From movement coaches for fashion shoots to employing security at book signings, the world looks very different nowadays for England women’s footballers.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Noun
The shoot marked a homecoming for Kansas City native Cain, who also makes her debut as a feature screenwriter on the film.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 July 2025
His approach this summer, from shedding weight to adding strength to recruiting new teammates, shows who Dončić is as a player and as a pillar of the Lakers now as much as any cover shoot could.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 29 July 2025
As the shoot continues, Nina channels her day job as editor-in-chief of Elle, meticulously dissecting her choreography for the match-cut cover.
—EW.com, 29 July 2025
From movement coaches for fashion shoots to employing security at book signings, the world looks very different nowadays for England women’s footballers.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
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Carano was fired from The Mandalorian after making a series of controversial posts on social media in 2021.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the scenes, Mr. Mackay — who became an ICE officer after being fired from his job as a South Park Elementary counselor because of a cut in funding from the Department of Education — works under Noem’s watch.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many involve sneaking into a location, silently taking down guards and, if your cover is blown, blasting your way through.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This young woman blasted us for this oversight in an extended rant on social media.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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One dog manages to escape the store, but Noem quickly catches up to it and brutally guns it down.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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Before those Young People’s Concerts, Turner wasn’t gunning for an orchestra career, per se.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Firefighting helicopters on various occasions scooped up water from the lake when fighting wildfires instead of flying farther away.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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In June, the Florida Division of Emergency Management worked with Grey Bull Rescue, which Collins had been assisting from the Middle East, to fly people out of the region.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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The comedian and actress were photographed together at the 1994 Comedy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Beverly Hills.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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She was recently photographed jogging in the prison yard, appearing relaxed and reportedly adjusting to the facility's routines.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Your essay should not cast you as the unproblematic hero of every story.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Rather than targeting bad actors, AB 84 casts a wide net that will harm schools doing critical work — and, more importantly, harm the students who rely on us.—
Christian Garcia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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After beating Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins in a 1-on-1 drill to start Tuesday’s joint practice, Mitchell shouted in the direction of several media members who witnessed him make Wiggins look bad at the line of scrimmage.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Thelma was the only one who kept rushing forward, shouting, Harold is shot!—
Joshua Sharpe
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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After your can is dry, sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom before placing a new bag inside.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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That top is sprinkled with flaked salt and cocoa nibs for a welcome touch of crunch.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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