smoothbores

plural of smoothbore

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothbores
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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“Smoothbores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothbores. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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