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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
And Audree wanted to honor the shooters.
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Meena Duerson, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
In the episode, detectives Vincent Riley (Reid Scott) and Theo Walker (David Ajala) chase the shooters through the Brooklyn Museum, a stand-in for the show’s fictional Atlas Museum of Art.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Three shooters got out and started firing.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The students have learned how to use power drills, make marshmallow shooters with PVC pipe and build ladders with 2×4 lumber.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Chief among the products banned are the ubiquitous 50 milliliter bottles known as shooters, shots, nips or airline bottles.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
City Council member Charles Lauersdorf, who represents far north Fort Worth, posted the video to his Facebook page and asked residents to call police with information about the shooters.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Five-out spacing — with five capable 3-point shooters — is one way to draw defensive rotations but four-out spacing with a rim-running big man can collapse or punish a defense and open an offense.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The shooters’ escape was aided by a fourth man, who punched an Oakland police officer trying to chase after the suspect, authorities said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Meena Duerson, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
In the episode, detectives Vincent Riley (Reid Scott) and Theo Walker (David Ajala) chase the shooters through the Brooklyn Museum, a stand-in for the show’s fictional Atlas Museum of Art.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Three shooters got out and started firing.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The students have learned how to use power drills, make marshmallow shooters with PVC pipe and build ladders with 2×4 lumber.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Chief among the products banned are the ubiquitous 50 milliliter bottles known as shooters, shots, nips or airline bottles.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
City Council member Charles Lauersdorf, who represents far north Fort Worth, posted the video to his Facebook page and asked residents to call police with information about the shooters.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Five-out spacing — with five capable 3-point shooters — is one way to draw defensive rotations but four-out spacing with a rim-running big man can collapse or punish a defense and open an offense.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The shooters’ escape was aided by a fourth man, who punched an Oakland police officer trying to chase after the suspect, authorities said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shooters
Noun
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Prosecutors said 15 guns were fired and 145 pieces of ballistic evidence were recovered from the shooting.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The third-year head coach then stuck to his guns.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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Inside, the dark, crowded space buzzed with models, photographers, editors, and designers mingling in this Fashion Week Saturday night.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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This year, according to organizers, 57,376 images were submitted for judging, made by 3,747 photographers from 141 countries.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 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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The Fighting Illini are one of the best offensive teams in the country, with sharpshooters all over the floor, but so far that hasn't come to fruition.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 Apr. 2026
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In April 2024, the CIC advocated using helicopters flying low with sharpshooters to take out the deer.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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McIlroy followed his first-round 67 with a second-round 65 on Friday and stands 12-under 132 — six shots clear of the field.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Pioneers had a 10-4 advantage in shots on goal at one point, but the Wolverines flipped control of the proceedings and had the final five on net in the period.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Witnesses reported seeing snipers positioned on rooftops in the area and hearing multiple flash bangs, along with commands from deputies ordering the suspect to come out.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Boyes was one of two SWAT team snipers on-hand.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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