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as in guns
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 photographers
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 shooters
During an execution, the three shooters will fire from about 10 yards away, positioned behind a protective wall with a 1-foot opening.
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Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
In his appeal, Marshall pointed to challenges the state would face by implementing the firing squad — including finding five willing shooters and the possibility that any shots fired could miss a target placed over the heart, resulting in more pain for the condemned.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Unless the president secretly suited up for the Spurs or put a curse on New York's shooters, the Knicks may have to look elsewhere for an explanation.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
One of those attacks also involved multiple shooters.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
One of the shooters has been identified as 20-year-old Ka Nye Taylor.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Again with a toast of raw-milk shooters in the White House.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Plum led the Sparks to a 101-95 win in Las Vegas on May 23 and has been one of the best shooters in the league.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The same way that 3-point shooters pull Wembanyama to the perimeter, Robinson can drag him into the paint, so far down low that guys like Brunson or Bridges, who thrive in the short midrange, might garner enough space to get comfortable.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
In his appeal, Marshall pointed to challenges the state would face by implementing the firing squad — including finding five willing shooters and the possibility that any shots fired could miss a target placed over the heart, resulting in more pain for the condemned.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Unless the president secretly suited up for the Spurs or put a curse on New York's shooters, the Knicks may have to look elsewhere for an explanation.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
One of those attacks also involved multiple shooters.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
One of the shooters has been identified as 20-year-old Ka Nye Taylor.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Again with a toast of raw-milk shooters in the White House.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Plum led the Sparks to a 101-95 win in Las Vegas on May 23 and has been one of the best shooters in the league.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The same way that 3-point shooters pull Wembanyama to the perimeter, Robinson can drag him into the paint, so far down low that guys like Brunson or Bridges, who thrive in the short midrange, might garner enough space to get comfortable.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shooters
Noun
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Sun’s out, guns out – but where to take that beach vacation this year?—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Possible future trends Interceptor drones like the Iron Wasp are part of a counter UAS tool box comprising of guns, rockets and directed energy weapons.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Graphic designers can repurpose artwork originally created for clients, while photographers can sell prints from their existing portfolios.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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But Amazomania becomes an interrogation of the ethics of sending photographers and film crews into an area of isolated Indigenous people without asking their consent or giving them any say in what was filmed or how it was used.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Almost two years ago, the Catalina Island Conservancy proposed using aerial marksmen in helicopters to shoot the deer.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Rams are the exact kind of team that has given the Aztecs trouble this season, with 3-point marksmen spread across the perimeter.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Leo took a pilgrimage to those ruins Tuesday, arriving during a rainstorm with sharpshooters covering the ancient flagstones and colonnades.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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The pope arrived at the ruins in a rainstorm and with tight security, with sharpshooters positioned around the site and police officers stationed every few yards along roads leading to it.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Americans finished with 65% possession to Paraguay’s 35% and six shots on target to a single one for La Albirroja.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Instead of the same wider down-the-line shots, the network showed tighter solo shots of select players, including Stephon Castle, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, as well as both head coaches.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Armed guards patrolled federal buildings; machine-gun-toting snipers perched on rooftops.—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
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The White House snipers on the roof can see 1,000 yards in every direction.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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