sniped

Definition of snipednext
past tense of snipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniped
Verb
  • This is the latest lawsuit in a series that recently peppered Fairfield, Greenwich, Stonington, Bethel and Stratford among other communities.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Administration figures peppered public remarks, publications and social media posts with the phrase.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In the 21st century, Jason's daughter Sadie returns to Brownsville as a journalist, determined to unravel the mystery of what happened decades earlier on the night the buildings blazed.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • And by 1999, the entire trail, blazed with blue markings, was complete.
    Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Sniped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniped. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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