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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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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In a straw purchase, an individual buys a firearm for someone ineligible to purchase or possess guns.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025 -
This particular finding presents a more nuanced framing of gun violence and challenges dominant narratives about Chicago’s violence that have plagued the city’s reputation for decades.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stargazers hoping to get a closer look at the planets of the solar system should read our guide to the best telescope deals available in 2025, while photographers should peruse our roundup detailing the top cameras for astrophotography.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Exactly a century ago, a military photographer (Marcelin Flandrin) documented the end of a legend, completely unknowingly.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Come training camp this summer, the 5-foot-10, 185-pound marksman was earning key reps with the first team offense quickly and proving his reliability as a slot receiver.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Mihailovic recorded his third assist of the game — a season high for the marksman — in the 59th minute with a corner kick to center back Andreas Maxsø, who used an awkward bounce on the header to bag his first goal of the season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Noun
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As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Djokovic’s shots were not quite on-target early and, but for a brief interlude in the second set, his usual verve was not present.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Dallas Mavericks acquired the sharpshooter in a big deal a season ago, adding Thompson to a roster that once included Luka Doncic.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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At 58, the former NBA sharpshooter is stepping into ESPN’s top booth after only two seasons of calling games, while Burke has been one of the network’s most reliable voices across NBA coverage for over twenty years.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Agents much now spend 18 months in uniform, down from the previous 24 months, before being eligible to apply to become a counter-sniper.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Counter snipers who missed mandatory weapons training supported 47 of the 426 events (11%) attended by protectees in calendar year 2024, the inspector general found.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Shooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooter. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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