1
as in launching
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
BB guns shoot small round metal pellets
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2
as in blasting
to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force
soldiers train extensively to learn to shoot accurately and quickly
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3
as in drilling
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
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4
as in traveling
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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5
as in photographing
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in casting
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in shouting
to voice one's opinions freely with force
you've been wanting to say something since this meeting started, so shoot
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8
as in sprinkling
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in sending
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
shot a congratulatory e-mail to his friend as soon as he heard the good news
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Recent Examples of shooting
Anna McAllister, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Producing the third season of the Game of Thrones prequel series took 314 shooting days, more than 25 tons of propane, hundreds of actors and countless practical sets.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 May 2026
Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The junior guard played through an injury to her non-shooting elbow for much of the contest but posted nine points, four assists and two steals.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Katie Campbell, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Lawsuits lay out details leading up to shooting The lawsuits lay out a timeline of the events leading up to and throughout the shooting, focusing on how security was handled.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting or the whereabouts of the suspect to come forward.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Producing the third season of the Game of Thrones prequel series took 314 shooting days, more than 25 tons of propane, hundreds of actors and countless practical sets.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 May 2026
Adjective
Davidson, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury on her non-shooting arm, went right to the locker room after the collision.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The junior guard played through an injury to her non-shooting elbow for much of the contest but posted nine points, four assists and two steals.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
For decades, energy companies have disposed of that briny fluid by shooting it back underground using high-pressure injection wells.
—Katie Campbell, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Lawsuits lay out details leading up to shooting The lawsuits lay out a timeline of the events leading up to and throughout the shooting, focusing on how security was handled.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shooting
Noun
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Swierc and the American Civil Liberties Union sued Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns last September in federal court, claiming her firing was a violation of her First Amendment rights.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Bilton was named to replace Tanya Simon on Thursday, an unexpected move that also came with the firings of correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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One spring day in Paris many years ago, my wife, Diana, a most penetrating photographer, capable of seeing like no one else, decided, as an experiment, to walk across the city blindfolded.—
Hisham Matar,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Aug. 2024
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Since the war began in Gaza, more than six months ago, the Israeli magazine +972 has published some of the most penetrating reporting on the Israel Defense Forces’ conduct.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2024
Verb
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After drilling a 3-pointer on the Knicks’ opening possession, Brunson missed his next six shots.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Any time not spent on active duty is completed in reserve status, often the Individual Ready Reserve, meaning the physician is not drilling but remains subject to recall.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals My favorite part of traveling, besides the destination itself, is curating the ultimate travel wardrobe that perfectly matches the vibe of the trip.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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That’s where parachutes made of nylon and Kevlar are stitched together for everything from space capsules coming back to land on Earth or one day traveling to the surface of Mars or dropping military personnel on beachheads around the world.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The system works by photographing each plant and placing it as a 3D object in a virtual environment.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 01,
New Atlas,
1 June 2026
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My co-supervisor, Justin van der Lek, went up there and did a four-day helicopter scout-and-shoot, photographing thousands and thousands of stills.—
Hugh Hart,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Jackson’s casting news comes just ahead of the Season 2 finale on Friday, June 5.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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That fluency was, for the Hawaiian-Japanese director, the entire casting brief.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by shouting or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Some people trapped inside were seen hanging from windows and shouting for help as flames and smoke swept through parts of the building.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Leaving wet grass clippings on your lawn or sprinkling them over garden beds can create a breeding ground for fungal diseases and block airflow, creating a layer of humidity, says Handley.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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And Crawford has been sprinkling in a secret catchphrase no one has caught on to yet.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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“Shooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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