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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
Many PvP shooters have added PvE modes eventually, but often years after launch, if their initial plans didn’t fail altogether (Overwatch).
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
There is a lot going on with the R5 Mark II, including video functionality that could be overwhelming for new shooters.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 15 May 2026
The shooters continued blasting away as the workers scrambled for cover, sources said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Ottawa’s shooters never beat him more than twice in a game.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Two shooters got out of the getaway vehicle and fired 24 shots at the teen with an assault-style rifle and a 40-caliber handgun.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Given the players that would have to be shipped out to make a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade happen, would a core of Bam Adebayo and Giannis work well together, or would opponents pack the paint given the lack of 3-point shooters?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Mentorship, battleships and shooters' lack of friendships, in readers’ eyes.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
But the Celtics have done a somewhat better job during the past five years of finding a combination of shooters — Sam Hauser (undrafted) and Payton Pritchard (late first round) and second-round bigs (Neemias Queta and Luka Garza).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
There is a lot going on with the R5 Mark II, including video functionality that could be overwhelming for new shooters.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 15 May 2026
The shooters continued blasting away as the workers scrambled for cover, sources said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Ottawa’s shooters never beat him more than twice in a game.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Two shooters got out of the getaway vehicle and fired 24 shots at the teen with an assault-style rifle and a 40-caliber handgun.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Given the players that would have to be shipped out to make a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade happen, would a core of Bam Adebayo and Giannis work well together, or would opponents pack the paint given the lack of 3-point shooters?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Mentorship, battleships and shooters' lack of friendships, in readers’ eyes.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
But the Celtics have done a somewhat better job during the past five years of finding a combination of shooters — Sam Hauser (undrafted) and Payton Pritchard (late first round) and second-round bigs (Neemias Queta and Luka Garza).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shooters
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Authorities noted that Joyce is a felon with a criminal history that includes state convictions for drug, larceny and burglary charges, which disqualify him from having guns or ammunition.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Police did not indicate whether the men were shooting at each other or were shot by a third party, but police did say two guns were recovered.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Wearing a tasteful, monk-like robe in muted camel, Grogu was ceremoniously carried to a waiting bank of red carpet photographers.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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So like photographers love them.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 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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The Tempo put up more shots than the Sparks, 70-58, largely because of a 10-2 offensive-rebounding gap.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Francis took some punishment from Navarro – a few shots from a baseball bat and a drop kick with a trash can.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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According to a diplomat of my acquaintance, snipers were visible in and around Red Square, in advance of the parade, as well as soldiers with anti-drone weapons.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
11 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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“Shooters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooters. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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