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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
The shooters were in the parked Chevrolet Equinox for three minutes and 19 seconds before getting out, carrying rifles and with fabric obscuring their faces.
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Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Making that tough decision should have come with a major payday for both sides — Dosunmu’s value never has been higher as a true two-way player who’s one of the league’s top 10 3-point shooters this season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Authorities worked for weeks to identify the shooters involved.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Investigators later concluded he was not aligned with any particular extremist ideology, but had developed an online fixation on previous school shooters.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
There was Nevada’s overtime win against Grand Canyon six days later, when the Antelopes led by three and had one of its best free-throw shooters miss a pair … followed by Williams fouling a guy attempting a 3 at the buzzer to force OT.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
But soon after, she’s disturbed to discover that kids lost to gun violence — including the shooters — are being cloned and reunited with their families, often to be eliminated again in the next school shooting.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
After running away, the shooters got into a red Alfa Romeo and fired several more shots into the car before fleeing the scene.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Wells and Edey were both All-Rookie picks, and Spencer looks like one of the best shooters in the NBA.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Making that tough decision should have come with a major payday for both sides — Dosunmu’s value never has been higher as a true two-way player who’s one of the league’s top 10 3-point shooters this season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Authorities worked for weeks to identify the shooters involved.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Investigators later concluded he was not aligned with any particular extremist ideology, but had developed an online fixation on previous school shooters.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
There was Nevada’s overtime win against Grand Canyon six days later, when the Antelopes led by three and had one of its best free-throw shooters miss a pair … followed by Williams fouling a guy attempting a 3 at the buzzer to force OT.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
But soon after, she’s disturbed to discover that kids lost to gun violence — including the shooters — are being cloned and reunited with their families, often to be eliminated again in the next school shooting.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
After running away, the shooters got into a red Alfa Romeo and fired several more shots into the car before fleeing the scene.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Wells and Edey were both All-Rookie picks, and Spencer looks like one of the best shooters in the NBA.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shooters
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Cellphone video recorded inside the school during the chaotic situation showed deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office sweeping the school with guns drawn.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Speaking on the morning after the shootings, Mayor Brandon Johnson said police had made 18 arrests and recovered five guns while responding to the shootings.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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See our gallery created by Courier Journal photographers Michael Clevenger and Scott Utterback.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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While promoting her new miniseries Vanished in New York City on February 3, the actor was spotted flashing a peace sign for photographers and carrying a very familiar handbag on the other arm.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 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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UConn shot just 3-for-8 from the perimeter before halftime, but the team’s sharpshooters found a rhythm in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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While guarding this mysterious gorge, these good-looking sharpshooters inevitably fall in love and join forces to contain the marauding creatures.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Dec. 2025
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Brewer heard three rounds of shots soon after the helicopter arrived, including shots as the aircraft was over her house.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mark Stone had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights took control early Thursday night by scoring four times on their first six shots for a 4-1 victory over the Kings.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hill first took office in January 2005, beginning his tenure by firing 27 deputies who were stripped of their guns and badges and then escorted out as sheriff’s office snipers stood guard on the roof of the jail.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Geolocated video showed explosions and snipers on rooftops in the city, as well as tribal militia celebrating on the streets.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Shooters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooters. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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