as in gun
a person who shoots at another person from a hidden place
The soldiers were attacked by a sniper.
Related Words
Relevance
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 sniper
Back in 2021, when his firefighter-paramedic character, Eddie Diaz, was shot by a sniper, the actor genuinely feared for his job security.
—
Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
The other finalists are Montreal Canadiens sniper Cole Caufield and Ottawa Senators blue-liner Jake Sanderson.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
The 25-year-old winger has been an absolute sniper for the Golden Knights over each of the last two regular seasons.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
However, the Central Command review concluded that the snipers hadn’t seen the actual bomber and that the attack was not preventable.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Police snipers perched on rooftops overlooking the site.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Other alleged questions included whether people survive sniper bullets and whether Apple can detect if a new user is operating an iPhone.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The gunman, Thomas Crooks, was shot and killed by Secret Service snipers.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Fox News Digital observed 14-armed SWAT members arriving, including snipers on the roofs around the courthouse.
—Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
The other finalists are Montreal Canadiens sniper Cole Caufield and Ottawa Senators blue-liner Jake Sanderson.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
The 25-year-old winger has been an absolute sniper for the Golden Knights over each of the last two regular seasons.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
However, the Central Command review concluded that the snipers hadn’t seen the actual bomber and that the attack was not preventable.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Police snipers perched on rooftops overlooking the site.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Other alleged questions included whether people survive sniper bullets and whether Apple can detect if a new user is operating an iPhone.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The gunman, Thomas Crooks, was shot and killed by Secret Service snipers.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Fox News Digital observed 14-armed SWAT members arriving, including snipers on the roofs around the courthouse.
—Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniper
Noun
-
After Florida law changed last fall, Publix opted to allow customers to open carry, while other major grocery chains, including Walmart and Winn-Dixie, asked customers not to bring guns.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
-
McDonnell has publicly defended the stops as an essential law enforcement tool in the department’s fight against guns, gangs and drugs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
Idaho’s prison system has nearly completed execution chamber upgrades to carry out the death penalty by firing squad as the state’s lead method and will have a team of riflemen ready to go by the time a state law takes effect this summer.—
Kevin Fixler
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Oforah was an infantry rifleman.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
This tank carried a crew of 5, including the commander, gunner, loader, driver, assistant driver, and bow gunner.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
-
The gunner responsible for launching torpedoes had only seconds to choose the exact moment at which to fire.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
Noun
-
By the time Game 6 rolled around, Minnesota was without star Anthony Edwards, sharpshooter Donte DiVincenzo and even Ayo Dosunmu, who had stepped up earlier in the series in the absence of the latter duo.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
-
The sharpshooter joined franchise faces Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sniper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniper. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
