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a person who shoots at another person from a hidden place
The soldiers were attacked by a sniper.
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Recent Examples of sniper
Students also raised concerns about the presence of snipers atop campus buildings.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
With his jaw clenched and sights set on being the next James Bond, Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Major Will Tranter, a bomb disposal pro who’s both an ace sniper and a bit of a loose cannon, breaking protocol in his obsessive attempt to deactivate the vintage ordnance with minimal casualties.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Agents much now spend 18 months in uniform, down from the previous 24 months, before being eligible to apply to become a counter-sniper.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Counter snipers who missed mandatory weapons training supported 47 of the 426 events (11%) attended by protectees in calendar year 2024, the inspector general found.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Colorful bosses, including the elderly sniper The End and inflamed astronaut The Fury, test your wits and reflexes.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Bill was killed by a sniper while crossing Joseph Goebbels Boulevard in Saarlautern, Germany.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
One boss is a beyond geriatric sniper who can be killed well before the main encounter during various instances or left to die of natural causes by changing the in-game clock a few weeks ahead.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
In contrast to previous coca crop eradication efforts that faced sniper attacks and landmines from other groups, the Comandos now claim to allow substitution programs to proceed.
—Bram Ebus, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Cate Charron, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
With his jaw clenched and sights set on being the next James Bond, Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Major Will Tranter, a bomb disposal pro who’s both an ace sniper and a bit of a loose cannon, breaking protocol in his obsessive attempt to deactivate the vintage ordnance with minimal casualties.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Agents much now spend 18 months in uniform, down from the previous 24 months, before being eligible to apply to become a counter-sniper.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Counter snipers who missed mandatory weapons training supported 47 of the 426 events (11%) attended by protectees in calendar year 2024, the inspector general found.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Colorful bosses, including the elderly sniper The End and inflamed astronaut The Fury, test your wits and reflexes.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Bill was killed by a sniper while crossing Joseph Goebbels Boulevard in Saarlautern, Germany.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
One boss is a beyond geriatric sniper who can be killed well before the main encounter during various instances or left to die of natural causes by changing the in-game clock a few weeks ahead.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
In contrast to previous coca crop eradication efforts that faced sniper attacks and landmines from other groups, the Comandos now claim to allow substitution programs to proceed.
—Bram Ebus, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniper
Noun
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But unlike in past deadly episodes of gun violence, the leaders were silent on calling for any gun control measures.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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A student who authorities say opened fire at his Colorado high school, wounding two classmates and then turning the gun on himself, has died, according to the local sheriff's office.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ming was eulogized during the service and more pomp that comes with a traditional law enforcement funeral service was carried out including the folding and presenting of the flag that draped his casket, a 21-gun salute (seven riflemen firing three volleys), and the playing of taps.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
11 Aug. 2025
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All districts were open to riflemen and bowmen alike.—
Ray Alt,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Minor’s primary role could come on special teams, where the Patriots are still trying to identify a gunner to play opposite Brenden Schooler on the punt team.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some French gunner, now long dead, had lifted it from a crate, shoved it into the breech of a cannon and fired it during that horrible year of 1916.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday, Charles hit 3-of-7 of her field goal attempts and hit all five of her free throws while taking on the assignment of guarding Storm sharpshooter Gabby Williams.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Heat also brought in forward Simone Fontecchio as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Detroit Pistons, sending out departing ex-Heat free sharpshooter Duncan Robinson in the offing.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sniper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniper. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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