Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of snipe
But as Tuffy staved off 16 shots from BC in the third, MacDonald stepped up midway through to snipe the game-winner.
—
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
The two had been sniping at each other all game, with Doncic at one point taunting Schroder for not signing an $84-million contract with the Lakers in 2021.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Instead of sniping at one another from a distance in the media, the Eagles and 49ers have approached Sunday’s game as one built on mutual respect.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Carlsson added a second goal with the man advantage as 1:16 displayed on the game clock, sniping one to the far side to cut the Ducks’ deficit to one.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for snipe
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
The two had been sniping at each other all game, with Doncic at one point taunting Schroder for not signing an $84-million contract with the Lakers in 2021.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Instead of sniping at one another from a distance in the media, the Eagles and 49ers have approached Sunday’s game as one built on mutual respect.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Carlsson added a second goal with the man advantage as 1:16 displayed on the game clock, sniping one to the far side to cut the Ducks’ deficit to one.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for snipe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snipe
Verb
-
In the 20th, Breck Dunn made an excellent run down the near sideline and eventually found an unmarked Laura Niemeyer, who peppered a shot into the back of the net for the third Islander goal of the night.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Councilmembers peppered the district with questions.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Iraq had plenty of small arms and ammunition, which could kill Americans but would often plink harmlessly off their armored vehicles.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
-
Stimson walks solemnly across Beowulf Boritt’s monochrome timber monolith of a set (planks, planks everywhere) and plinks out a few notes on a piano.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Snipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snipe. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
