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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
Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2026
The three-time MVP finished with a triple-double, but only after attempting just two shots in the first half.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2026
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
An officer in North Carolina was shot to death while in the line of duty two days before Christmas.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But Terry intercepted the pass, put a shot on net that was saved by goalie Yaroslav Askarov, then scored his 18th goal of the season on the rebound.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2026
The three-time MVP finished with a triple-double, but only after attempting just two shots in the first half.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The news was especially unexpected after the streamer coaxed a reluctant Sarah Michelle Gellar to bring back her original Buffy character and shot a $12 million pilot, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, that introduced a new generation of Sunnydale High School characters.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
An officer in North Carolina was shot to death while in the line of duty two days before Christmas.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
Noun
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In a tense call after Altman’s firing, the board pressed him to acknowledge a pattern of deception.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Not with a dramatic firing, not with a bitter exit, but with an acquisition that made my role redundant.—
Geoff Curtis,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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That was his last attempt of the game.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court’s ruling is expected to have wide ramifications for the future of lawsuits against an administration’s attempt to end TPS for different countries.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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For another hour after his speech, his sixth that day, Magyar smiled for photos with members of the throng.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Wooden's great-granddaughter Cori Anderson sent a photo of her and her daughter dressed in UCLA gear.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In another campaign video, the Euphoria actress takes on the role of Roach's assistant, answering calls, carrying boxes and offering him a sip of a beverage.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Remember your first sip of coffee or beer?—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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Thomas said games included a scavenger hunt, pond game, jelly bean count guess, egg spoon race, ring toss and bean bag toss.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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How long humans and organizations will be able to maintain this delicate balance is anyone’s guess.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Shifting the Hornets’ mentality Charlotte heads into the final weekend of the 2025-26 regular-season calendar, semi ahead of schedule with an opportunity to make some noise in the postseason for the first time in a decade.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Strategic opportunity, legal risk Environmental groups say the risks extend beyond criminal financing to broader ecological destruction if foreign investment accelerates extraction.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Indianapolis police are investigating after multiple shots were fired into the home of Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson on Monday.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In March 2021, in Little Village, a police officer chased Adam Toledo on foot after shots were fired on a street corner.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Freeman drilled a 438-foot shot off Josh Fleming in the third.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the summer of 1969, less than six months after the spill, several additional wells were drilled from Platform A.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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