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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
Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
Researchers want to find out if the shot also prevents heart attacks
By Liz Szabo edited by Tanya Lewis
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes nearly 38,000 cancers a year, including most cervical and throat cancers.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
Starting with Wyatt Johnston’s goal nine seconds into Game 5, the team ripped off five goals in their first 17 shots.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
Researchers want to find out if the shot also prevents heart attacks
By Liz Szabo edited by Tanya Lewis
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes nearly 38,000 cancers a year, including most cervical and throat cancers.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
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Jacobs said Republican colleagues have shared concerns privately with her about what Trump is doing and pointed out that this week, a Nebraska congressman became the first Republican lawmaker to publicly call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s firing.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The firings came after the officials were placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the internal leaks at the DOD.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Automakers could be compensated for previous tariff payments as Trump attempts to pull back on fierce tariffs.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Its attempts last fall to woo American Athletic Conference schools Memphis, Tulane, USF and UTSA fell short.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bitcoin Depot also emailed photos of several types of warnings.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the Oval Office, a photo of Francis was mixed in with those of family members on Biden’s desk.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Emerald, Jameson notes, portrays both envy and passion in every sip.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Again, eagle-eyed longtime NCIS viewers probably noticed that this figure doesn’t move like Gibbs, and when the man chokes on the first sip of alcohol, it’s confirmed: This is McGee (Sean Murray).—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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So, my guess is, despite significant opposition in his government, Netanyahu will let in enough aid to alleviate the immediate crisis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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My guess is that in this moment in history, people will suddenly find themselves a lot more sympathetic to someone who just wants to live their life while all this crazy stuff is happening in the world.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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As part of the transaction, Macquarie and Nomura have also agreed to collaborate on product and distribution opportunities.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Jim took the opportunity to blow off some steam during a shoot in Miami.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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At the time, Sandoval, 42, was in a long-term relationship with fellow Vanderpump cast member and live-in girlfriend Ariana Madix.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This week, the Lyrid meteor shower has taken over the night sky, casting shooting stars and fireballs darting overhead.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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