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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 sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time drank a shot of whisky

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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 opportunity
a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place we have a real shot at getting into the championship if we win this next match

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verb

past tense of shoot
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as in blasted
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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to take a photograph of shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted

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Recent Examples of shot
Noun
However, experts have said decades of evidence demonstrate the safety and benefits of these shots. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 22 May 2025 In post-production, the visual effects team completed the shot by adding a CG window with reflections, along with the glass breaking. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 22 May 2025
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Both films were shot back to back, so the same top-notch storytelling and able performances are present. Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024 Shoutout to the 38 Republicans who shot the bill down in the House while being threatened & blackmailed. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for shot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
Noun
  • If the people who are protesting the firing don’t like our government, desiring its overthrow and institution of socialism, they are encouraged to change their hearts and remain here or welcome to leave and find a nation governed to their liking.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
  • To say that the firing of Dr. Hayden — executed with the Trumpian flair for erasure — was merely political is to miss the deeper insult.
    Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
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  • His attempt to turn the briefing into a public-relations coup—and to trade on his reputation as a deft negotiator has collapsed.
    Sizwe Mpofu Walsh, Time, 23 May 2025
  • An attempt to streamline that story line would render Elden Ring not unlike Game of Thrones: a dark, twisted fantasy narrative where death rules over all.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 May 2025
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  • Marquez often shared photos of herself modeling and traveling.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • The 31-year-old new mom shared the news on social media, along with a photo of the newborn’s little foot.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 15 May 2025
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  • Eileen curses and takes sips of wine, bringing unexpected levity to a film that is ultimately about spiritual warfare.
    Beatrice Loayza, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • Some guests recited poetry, while others freestyled between sips of tea.
    Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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  • Today’s average difficulty is 7 guesses out of 6, or very challenging.
    New York Times Games, New York Times, 14 May 2025
  • How Trump’s deal-making will proceed from here is anyone’s guess.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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  • The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.
    Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
  • In 2014, two decades after her dismissal, Silverman took the opportunity to host SNL.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • That plan continues with Steak Shop by Rancher’s Reserve, a 1,500-square-foot shop equipped with a red-brick oven, where pork sausage hot dogs on sourdough buns, potato salad and steak sandwiches will be fired with Florida white oak.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Hood was fired from the Department of Correction after his conviction, officials said.
    Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • Clearly, Pantoliano was cast in this role before casting directors discovered his evil aura.
    Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 19 May 2025
  • By contrast, the March release of Snow White, with Rachel Zegler, a Latina actress, in the lead, put Disney into a bit of a crisis mode amid a loud and emboldened right-wing casting backlash.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025

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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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