Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shotguns
Noun
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In that raid, police seized the couple’s cellphones and two firearms.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025 -
In June 2023, he was arrested at Boston’s Logan Airport after police allegedly found two firearms in his carry-on bag.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Turner will play Lara Croft, the fearless British archaeologist who’s always ready to swing into action with her iconic braid flying and dual pistols blazing.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Suspect had trove of weapons Authorities conducted a search of the home where Leon lives and recovered about 20 firearms, including a handful of AR-style rifles, shotguns and medium-caliber pistols, according to the criminal complaint.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Shotguns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shotguns. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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