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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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shooter
Noun
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Hunters may use all archery equipment, muzzle-loading guns, shotguns, centerfire rifles, revolvers and pistols and pre-charge pneumatic air guns to harvest bears.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025 -
During the level two thrill ride, guests must use a Boo Blaster laser gun to zap Boocifer and other targets to accumulate points, the site adds.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Shaken by the disappearance of his grown daughter, a sports photographer goes looking for her through a Georgian landscape strewn with football fields.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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He is considered to be the house photographer for U2 and Depeche Mode, and has shot both artists for several decades.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Willie, whose fingerprints were reportedly found on Rev. Hall’s calling card, supposedly provided the gun and slit Mills' throat, while Henry, a retired exhibition marksman, fired the shots.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Jon also served in the Army National Guard, where he was recognized as an expert marksman, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant and leading his M-60 squad.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Operate within local rules and regulations, do not disturb the wildlife for a shot and do not draw attention to yourself.—
Colin Dougan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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By the time the sun set in Owings Mills, Hovland trailed leader Robert MacIntyre by five shots.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Aug. 2025
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In fact, the sharpshooters at FilmColony Ltd. have recognized this and recently developed a TV show that would revolve around the clan.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Kyle Fletcher and Daniel Garcia slapped each other while trapped in sharpshooters from Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Shooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooter. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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