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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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as in to soar
to rise abruptly and rapidly
gas prices shot up seemingly overnight
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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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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
Noun
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No, wait— a few flakes come dusting down, where one limb shakes.—
David Baker,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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While the disease is not contagious, symptoms include cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, and shortness of breath, and can be treated with antibiotics.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Aug. 2025
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Less common symptoms: Eye inflammation, fatigue, sleep disturbances, stiff neck, fever, and body aches have also been linked to Lyme disease infections.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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Kale, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are all examples of cruciferous vegetables.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Also represented are the mother-daughter duo of Gwyneth Paltrow (eggplant parmigiana with a side salad) and Blythe Danner (tuna, sprouts, tomato, swiss, avocado, and mayo on whole wheat).—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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When police arrived at the scene in the early hours of Friday morning, the defendant — who officials said had three cuts on his arm that needed stitches — allegedly claimed Jacob had attacked him with a knife, according to NBC 4 New York.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The clip, which left viewers in stitches, shows Louie dramatically holding his paw in the air before a cut to a vet visit.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Now that the hunger pangs have started, here are some National Bagel Day deals to consider.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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And that flutter of success, or pang of failure, lives on well after the competition.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Create an escalation path and stick to it: PCP first for routine or chronic issues; urgent care for same-day but moderate problems; telehealth for quick guidance on straightforward stuff (rashes, mild colds); ER only for the big, scary, time-sensitive events like chest pain or stroke symptoms.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Recognizing the distinction between mechanical tightness and protective tension is crucial for anyone experiencing chronic stiffness, recurring pain or short-term mobility gains that just won’t stick.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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The tingle of lemongrass, kaffir lime and galangal ride the sour pop that springs right up into your sinuses and evokes fragrant memories of Thailand.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Celebrity makeup artist Dom Della assures that, unlike other super spicy plumping options, this offers more subtle results with a cooling minty tingle.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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But Fenwick Island State Park recently reported 92 stings on a single July day.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Their stings contain mild venom and are usually easy to treat, but health officials still advise caution.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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