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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
Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Two years before Ellen DeGeneres came out to a network TV audience of millions, several fresh shoots appeared in an otherwise largely barren field.
—Alfred Soto, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
After the campaign went live, Cindy posted Instagram Stories of behind-the-scenes photos of Kaia, Presley and Rande, 63, at the shoot.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 1 May 2025
In addition to spiritually healing through prayer, worship, time at the spas, and meditation, Henson also leaned into her adventurous side by trying fun activities, such as a ‘swing dress’ shoot set in a picturesque valley, which completely challenged her fear of heights.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025
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Tim characterizes the arduous shoot as one of the difficult, yet rewarding, experiences of his career thus far.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Two years before Ellen DeGeneres came out to a network TV audience of millions, several fresh shoots appeared in an otherwise largely barren field.
—Alfred Soto, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
After the campaign went live, Cindy posted Instagram Stories of behind-the-scenes photos of Kaia, Presley and Rande, 63, at the shoot.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 1 May 2025
In addition to spiritually healing through prayer, worship, time at the spas, and meditation, Henson also leaned into her adventurous side by trying fun activities, such as a ‘swing dress’ shoot set in a picturesque valley, which completely challenged her fear of heights.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
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Trump has also fired tens of thousands of probationary workers or staffers at agencies such as Health and Human Services.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The grant cancellations would add to deep cuts already enacted at HHS’ Administration for Children and Families, which plans to close five regional offices and abruptly fired hundreds of workers one month ago.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Democratic House members on Thursday blasted the Trump administration’s moves to shrink the Department of Veterans Affairs and demanded more transparency from its leaders after a ProPublica investigation revealed widespread disruptions across the agency’s health care system.—
Vernal Coleman,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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Americans Weigh In Biden also blasted Trump's early performance in his second term.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Attorney General Gentner Drummond is still gunning for the needle, and Gov. Stitt has remained mum on his decision.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — No. 4 Florida is gunning for an SEC Tournament title starting Friday and securing a No. 1 seed at the NCAA tournament.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now targeting the first quarter of 2027 for its first astronaut launch, which was originally planned to fly in 2022.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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An asteroid the size of a football stadium will fly safely by Earth on Friday, May 9, 2025, 23 years after its discovery.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The odd couple make headlines nearly every time they're photographed together at a public event.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Ronan had to photograph beavers in their habitat, near their dens, which raised so many issues—from silt being disturbed to keeping all the equipment powered for long periods in freezing temperatures.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In many municipalities, local governing bodies are casting the deciding vote.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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Production originally planned to cast another actor to play Jacob in the remaining four films.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Although his team has been shouting into the void for decades, Teatini says that with ever-rising tide levels, those in authority are beginning to acknowledge that the MOSE barrier will work for around 40 years at the most.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Bertie suddenly shouted, quite pleased with himself for managing to get a word out correctly.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The American Salad Book, written by Maximilian De Loup, and published in 1899, includes a salad of fresh pears, peeled and sliced, sprinkled with sugar, drizzled with a maraschino or ginger syrup and served with cream.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Only a handful of headstones are sprinkled throughout the 1-acre tract at the front of Five Points Park near Johnson C. Smith University.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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