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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
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The truck was stolen, and the fatal shot was fired as the teenager was engaged in a gunfight with the vehicle’s owner, Interim Jackson Police Chief Tyree Jones said at a news conference.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Chrishonda Wynn was also shot and killed in OTR.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Except for a few shots of China’s President Xi presiding over a military parade, the film’s image of totalitarianism leans far more toward right-wing regimes; to leave out Mao, or Castro, feels like a mistake.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The truck was stolen, and the fatal shot was fired as the teenager was engaged in a gunfight with the vehicle’s owner, Interim Jackson Police Chief Tyree Jones said at a news conference.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
In an interview with a Taiwanese reporter, Lou explained that most of An Unfinished Film was shot in 2021, during an ebb in the pandemic.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Chrishonda Wynn was also shot and killed in OTR.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
Noun
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White House officials have for days warned of widespread layoffs across the government if the shutdown continues, even though past shutdowns have led to furloughs but not firings.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
7 Oct. 2025
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No firings have yet been announced.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The woman, Pat, warned that Audrey had bitten people and failed to adjust during previous attempts to rehome her.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Yankees added three more runs from there as the bullpen was able to stymie any hope of a Blue Jays comeback attempt.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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As the two stop, Wallen asked the officer to comb his hair before taking any photos.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Plus, Howl at the Moon will offer Swiftie sips, such as the Lucky One Miss Peaches Seltzer, Through the Orange Door jello shots, a TS12 shot, and That’s Showbiz cocktails and drink buckets.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stop by the tasting room for sips of North Carolina vintages.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When that might be, though, is anyone’s guess.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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My best guess is that the Jets run Stanley and Schenn on the third pair, based on games played and time on ice per game last season.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The middle of the playoffs is an opportunity to make up ground.—
Tyler Palmateer,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Aces, unlike the Mercury, wouldn’t let their opportunity on their home court go to waste.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bondi fired back, accusing Blumenthal of lying about his military record.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The doc briefly touches on the importance to Ozzy of reuniting with Black Sabbath during his final show after he was originally fired from the band in 1979 due to his substance abuse issues.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It was discovered in 1986 and first drilled in the 1990s.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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After junior Zander Govostes drilled a 22-yard field goal to push Xaverian’s lead to 10-0 later in the frame, Springfield Central (2-1) answered.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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