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as in firing
a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece
cannon operators often had to use several shots to figure out the range of their targets
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as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
took a shot of his family for the scrapbook
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as in shooter
a person skilled in shooting at a target
a soldier who's an excellent shot with a rifle
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as in guess
an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence
I have no idea what's different about you, but I'll take a shot: you cut your hair?
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as in fired
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
BB guns shoot small round metal pellets
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as in drilled
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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as in photographed
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in cast
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in shouted
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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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in sent
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 shot
Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
In September 2014, Bird was arrested and charged for allegedly firing shots at a Johnson County, Kansas, sheriff’s deputy investigating a theft at a construction site at 191st Street and State Line Road.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Dan Morse, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Visual journalist Sara Diggins shot an award-winning photo during Texas' football game against Sam Houston State University.
—Sports Editor, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For a kid from Riverside, if that game-winning layup was his dream shot, his performance against the rival Trojans was his dream night.
—Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
In September 2014, Bird was arrested and charged for allegedly firing shots at a Johnson County, Kansas, sheriff’s deputy investigating a theft at a construction site at 191st Street and State Line Road.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Maryland authorities allege that Robert Fuller was killed by a man who later shot at a state trooper.
—Dan Morse, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Visual journalist Sara Diggins shot an award-winning photo during Texas' football game against Sam Houston State University.
—Sports Editor, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
Noun
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The churn of top personnel follows the firings of thousands of agency staff though reduction-in-force cuts.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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Tracking the resignations, firings and investigations The release of millions of files related to investigations into Epstein is causing shockwaves around the globe, including the arrest of a former British prince.—
Camille Behnke,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Heat missed its final four field-goal attempts of the game after taking a one-point lead with just under three minutes to play.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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But his mother and sisters are still in China, despite their attempts to get US visas.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press have shown activity at two of those sites, suggesting Iran is trying to assess and potentially recover material there.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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In his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, the President urged lawmakers to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America, Act, a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and photo identification to cast ballots in all 50 states, among other changes.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Serve it over ice for the perfect warm-weather sip.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Either way, my guess is people will try to ride with Joe early and jettison him later in the game.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Why Rubio would go down this path is anyone’s guess.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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The visit is also an opportunity to model activities that parents can do at home with their kids, such as reading a book aloud, said Carneshia Edwards, who leads the hospital’s kindergarten readiness team.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rubio said the administration wants to strengthen ties with the region in the wake of the Venezuela operation and ensure that issues such as crime and economic opportunities are jointly addressed.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Neely backed into the street with his gun and fired three times.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Employees are fired after an initial positive drug test, for refusing to take a drug test, or for tampering with the test sample.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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Johnson-Matthews then drilled a 3 to give the Tigers their biggest lead of the game at 4.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Early in overtime, Team USA sprinted up ice with a man advantage, and Zach Werenski dropped a pass to a trailing Jack Hughes, who drilled the puck into the net.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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