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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 Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
Pre-tournament betting favorite Scottie Scheffler is tied for 11th at plus 4, eight shots back.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 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
Hicks was pulled from the rotation in August of last season and then again in May after the Giants gave it another shot this season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
Pre-tournament betting favorite Scottie Scheffler is tied for 11th at plus 4, eight shots back.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 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
Noun
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In a new interview with i Paper, the legendary guitarist and songwriter opened up about the chaotic sequence of events earlier this year involving Starkey’s firing, rehiring and eventual departure.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
22 June 2025
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LeBlanc was in line to take over the Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans, but following her firing by her grandfather and the subsequent public falling out, Benson’s wife, Gayle Benson, became the team’s principal owner following his death in 2018.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Violence against public officials has been increasing in recent years, including the two recent assassination attempts in 2024 against President Donald Trump.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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And last summer, President Trump, who has often been criticized for stoking the intense emotions that can lead to political violence in the first place, survived an assassination attempt that left his ear bloodied and killed a person in the crowd.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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Earlier in the day, Wilde sported a light yellow silk and lace dress and gold velvet platform sandals along with a gold statement necklace while attending the festival photo call.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Nick and Stuart are the sons of Leeds United legend Eddie Gray (main photo: Stuart on the left, Eddie in the middle, Nick to the right).—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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With real ingredients and vibrant blends, your signature sip is just one pour away.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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What is the computer going to do on Crete, sip cocktails?—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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The question of where atoms comes from requires a lot of physics to be answered completely – and even then, physicists like me only have good guesses to explain how some atoms are formed.—
Stephen L. Levy,
The Conversation,
23 June 2025
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Where Iran could turn to rebuild its decimated air defenses, when the smoke from this war finally clears, is anyone’s guess.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Wright’s two-way intelligence and skating speed popped off the ice for Seattle this season, and hinted strongly at the sort of difference-maker that Wright has an opportunity to develop into in the years to come.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Suddenly Flips More Women in Senior Leadership Starts With Breaking Barriers Ensuring more women have the opportunity to become CEOs begins with understanding why so few are promoted or hired into senior leadership roles.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
21 June 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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What was the process like for you, casting a film versus casting for photo shoots?—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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The broadcast will run from noon local time, and include commentary from Live Aid performers like Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp and cast members from the upcoming Live Aid musical Just For One Day.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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