1
as in gun
a person skilled in shooting at a target
there were eight shooters taking turns at the same target in the final competition
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as in photographer
one who takes photographs
he's one of the best shooters of wildlife in all of professional photography
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Noun
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There are guns, horses, ghosts, a primal struggle for survival in hostile terrain, family feuds and a steadily intensifying sense of mortal threat, as Old Porch’s ambition and psychopathy escalate the drama.—
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6 Nov. 2025 -
Marty works his connections to learn that Frank won’t be charged for Arthur’s murder — the official verdict is that accidents happen when confused old men own guns.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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At the tenth anniversary of Amherst College’s LitFest, on March 1, 2025, Cole spoke with The Common’s Editor in Chief Jennifer Acker about his novel Tremor, his approach to genre-bending, and the role of writers and photographers in bearing witness to catastrophe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The couple even rented a car and drove across town, visiting friends, family and the people who had cared for him, including vets, chiropractors and even photographers who had captured his happiest days.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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John, an expert rifle marksman, and his accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo, shot and killed 10 people and wounded three others over a three-week span in October 2002 that terrorized the Washington, D.C., area, The Associated Press reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight skeleton chassis, adjustable stock, and modular rails make long sessions more comfortable for expert marksmen.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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After the defeat, Barr co-founded the nonprofit Can’t Win Victory Fund to support other long-shot candidates and advocate against gerrymandering.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Antetokounmpo made seven of his final 10 shots for 19 points and dished out three more assists in the final quarter.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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It is considered one of the greatest offenses ever assembled, as Durant joined forces with sharpshooters Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Thee Stallion and Klay have been going strong since earlier in the year as the Houston rapper and Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter launched their relationship with a red carpet debut at the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in July.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That assailant, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by a Secret Service sniper, after firing several shots and hitting three members of the audience, and killing one.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Introduced in 1963, the cartridge gained widespread adoption among military snipers, law enforcement agencies, and hunters due to its exceptional power, accuracy, and versatility.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Shooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooter. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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