Synonyms of shot at

shot at

phrase

variants or shot for

past tense of shoot at

as in tried

to make an effort to do

Let's shoot at a 6:30 arrival.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tried
• attempted
• sought
• had a go at
• endeavored
• essayed
• assayed
• strove
• tried one's hand (at)
• hoped
• struggled
• worked
• fought
• troubled
• toiled
• aimed
• undertook
• assumed
• aspired
• strained
• took up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• quit
• gave up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shot at

Aventura police officers spoke with the pair about what occurred, but Thomas is from Georgia and didn’t know the area or the person who shot at them, the report read. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Smith turned and shot at the man, according to court documents. — Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

Fleming was one of a dozen people at the home when the home was shot at, including two toddlers, a 6-year-old and a teenager, a police report said. — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

A couple years later, after one of them shot at his friend, Hill sued the landowners. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026

It was perceived by many as shot at the quality of African national teams and also served as motivation for the 10 African teams that made the tournament. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

The East Hempfield Township man shot at a person walking with Lucas, but that person was not hit. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 30 June 2026