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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
That makes sense for a team that lost its top two volume shooters from deep – DiVincenzo and Edwards – in the first half of Game 4.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
One young adult attendee asked about the accuracy and the purpose of a graph Walsh cited in one of his Youtube videos that claimed a growing number of mass shooters in America are transgender.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Housemarque built its reputation on bullet hell games, arcade shooters that demand precise control and quick-twitch reactions for success.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Because the Celtics, provided they close-out the 76ers, have the kind of shooters the Hawks don’t.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Lockdown drills have limits Most school shooters are current or former students at the school.
—James Densley, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
Grant is one of the best shooters in college basketball, knocking down 42% of her 3s last season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Though Edwards and DiVincenzo are their two best 3-point shooters and offensive creators, a revival of the smothering defense that fueled the rally in Game 2 and blowout wins in Games 3 and 4 will be the biggest key to the Timberwolves taking the series.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Both corners were filled with lethal shooters, as Kennard occupied Amen Thompson on the weak side while Rui Hachimura occupied Reed Sheppard on the near side.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
One young adult attendee asked about the accuracy and the purpose of a graph Walsh cited in one of his Youtube videos that claimed a growing number of mass shooters in America are transgender.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Housemarque built its reputation on bullet hell games, arcade shooters that demand precise control and quick-twitch reactions for success.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Because the Celtics, provided they close-out the 76ers, have the kind of shooters the Hawks don’t.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Lockdown drills have limits Most school shooters are current or former students at the school.
—James Densley, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
Grant is one of the best shooters in college basketball, knocking down 42% of her 3s last season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Though Edwards and DiVincenzo are their two best 3-point shooters and offensive creators, a revival of the smothering defense that fueled the rally in Game 2 and blowout wins in Games 3 and 4 will be the biggest key to the Timberwolves taking the series.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Both corners were filled with lethal shooters, as Kennard occupied Amen Thompson on the weak side while Rui Hachimura occupied Reed Sheppard on the near side.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shooters
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Allen attempted to storm the dinner on foot, carrying multiple guns and knives, and planned to kill top officials, starting with the highest-ranking, according to the criminal complaint.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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After several minutes of police trying to get Steven Jones to drop the knife with their guns drawn, the three officers were able to form a circle around him with a sidewalk and small snowbank to his back, the video shows.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The granddaughter of King Charles III has long delighted the public, royal fans, and photographers alike.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
2 May 2026
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Drones have become ubiquitous in China – popular with recreational photographers, used in food delivery and farming, and even replacing fireworks as the star attraction during holidays and celebrations.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
2 May 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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How can the Magic miss 23 straight shots at the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Feeling inspired to capture your own shots of the full moon?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Police snipers perched on rooftops overlooking the site.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Police snipers perched on rooftops.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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