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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
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Mtula Payton did not fire the shots that killed three of the victims of the deadly K Street mass shootings, his attorney argued Tuesday as testimony continued in the murder trial of Payton and Dandrae Martin in the April 2022 killings.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 June 2026
That worked for Barack Obama, who shot from first-term senator to the White House through his opposition to the Iraq War.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
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Noun
While the officer's body camera was not recording audio at the time the shots were fired, Schielke said her clients never heard the dog bark or growl.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Mtula Payton did not fire the shots that killed three of the victims of the deadly K Street mass shootings, his attorney argued Tuesday as testimony continued in the murder trial of Payton and Dandrae Martin in the April 2022 killings.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Verb
Miller shot back at Rollins’ remark in a statement to Fortune.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 June 2026
That worked for Barack Obama, who shot from first-term senator to the White House through his opposition to the Iraq War.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
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
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Seattle struggled to get off a quick shot and settled for a long 3-point attempt by Hiedeman that hit off the rim.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Starting Towns as the focal point in an attempt to take a commanding 3-1 lead was the right choice considering the team’s postseason success coinciding with his own success.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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This photo provided by Kylie Rouse shows the remnants of Shane and Jimmie Tipton's home in Unionville, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, after a tornado struck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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One photo shows the fragments of a bomb.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Move to a cool place, apply cool wet cloths, sip water.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Yoon’s wife asks, taking a sip of beer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The three soothsayers whose guesses come closest to the actual results will be crowned with a Cinematrix hat, as modeled by Real Housewives of Atlanta peach turned friend-of Cynthia Bailey.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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One natural guess is that galaxies above the critical mass simply lose more of their normal matter to outflows from supernovas and active galactic nuclei.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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For adventurous types, there are water sports, including diving and kiteboarding, through the Aquatic Center and Kite Club Puntacana; as well as the opportunity to take a polo lesson or ride a horse at Puntacana Polo Club and Equestrian Center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Coach Rachel Monroe called a timeout to try to set up one last offensive opportunity, but Hagan immediately forced a turnover off the restart whistle, and the Timberwolves held possession for the final moments before the team sprinted towards goalie Lila Zahurak to celebrate.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The suspect fired several shots at the homeowner.—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Three deputies fired their guns, and the man was struck multiple times.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Mitchell came down on the next play and drilled a step-back jumper over Gray, which was a sign of things to come.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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His versatile shot-making was on full display down the stretch in Game 1, as Brunson repeatedly drove to the basket — particularly when shot-blocking Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was on the bench — and also drilled the game-winning 3-pointer.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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