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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7
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
CBS News, 7 June 2026
But Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein is not an outside shooting threat and Chet Holmgreen seemed to disappear in the conference finals.
Towns, meantime, has made 20 threes on 49% shooting from deep in these playoffs.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 June 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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
His 62 percent shooting percentage led the conference.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
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Noun
Israeli security forces are deployed at the scene of a shooting attack carried out by a Palestinian citizen of Israel near Tzur Yitzhak in central Israel, Sunday, June 7, 2026.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
But Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein is not an outside shooting threat and Chet Holmgreen seemed to disappear in the conference finals.
Towns, meantime, has made 20 threes on 49% shooting from deep in these playoffs.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 June 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
The 7-4 center totaled 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting with eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks, playing with much more aggression and poise as the Spurs cut the Knicks’ series lead to 2-1.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
His 62 percent shooting percentage led the conference.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shooting
Noun
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Pelley heard those comments, evidently for the first time, during his emotional first interview after the firing.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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In this particular moment, this summer, there has been a severe rupture, and that's partly because of the way that these firings were carried out.—
Zulekha Nathoo,
USA Today,
8 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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Then be sure to read our beginner's guide to photographing the Milky Way, along with our picks of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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In October 2024, the Justice Department charged five Chinese nationals who studied at U-M with espionage after they were accused of photographing military equipment at Camp Grayling in northern lower Michigan.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 June 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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People shouting out stuff like, 'Guilty!—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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As Bell was speaking to the defense, Brown began shouting, asking if the judge needed a copy of a statement from him.—
Andy Buck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
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During Tuesday’s practice, which was the first of three on-field sessions this week, the Dolphins opened up the play-action game during the first 11-on-11 period by sprinkling in some running plays.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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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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“Shooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooting. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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