as in gun
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
McCasland doubled down by paying big money to retain Toppin, replacing Williams with another big wing who can pass and score in Watts and bringing in two 3-point snipers in Bryan and Atwell.
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Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
McDonald suggested campus police were likely bracing for protest disruptions, not a sniper.
—Stepheny Price , Alexandra Koch , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
They were critically injured when a sniper armed with a rifle opened fire at the ICE Field Office building from a nearby rooftop.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The Wilmington Star-News wrote a story about DeBevoise in 2017, identifying him as a former Marine sniper who was shot while serving in Iraq in 2006.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Several of the recent sniper attacks have targeted firefighters and law enforcement officers.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
The names of three victims shot by a sniper at a Dallas ICE field office have been identified to USA TODAY by a senior Department of Homeland Security official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Other vulnerabilities are nearby vantage points for snipers and long lines forming outside without protection.
—Jamie Stengle, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
McDonald suggested campus police were likely bracing for protest disruptions, not a sniper.
—Stepheny Price , Alexandra Koch , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
They were critically injured when a sniper armed with a rifle opened fire at the ICE Field Office building from a nearby rooftop.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The Wilmington Star-News wrote a story about DeBevoise in 2017, identifying him as a former Marine sniper who was shot while serving in Iraq in 2006.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Several of the recent sniper attacks have targeted firefighters and law enforcement officers.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
The names of three victims shot by a sniper at a Dallas ICE field office have been identified to USA TODAY by a senior Department of Homeland Security official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Other vulnerabilities are nearby vantage points for snipers and long lines forming outside without protection.
—Jamie Stengle, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniper
Noun
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He was charged with a gun crime in connection with an anti-KKK riot in Durham, North Carolina.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to the complaint, Cullen matched the description of the person firing the gun, and he was taken into custody.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 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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Dulin, who went undrafted in 2019, responded by notching two catches for a team-high 55 yards, in addition to doing his usual jobs as a gunner and return man.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Campbell served as a gunner and fill-in wide receiver before sustaining a hamstring injury in the game.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the visiting Minnesota Lynx celebrated a comeback victory for the ages to advance to the playoff semifinals, the Italian sharpshooter lay on the ground with her hands over her head – deflated, defeated and in shock that the Valkyries’ season ended right then and there.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 Sep. 2025
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While protest organizers assured attendees police sharpshooters are not uncommon at Milwaukee protests, their presence at Sunday's protest prompted discussions online about why sharpshooters were there.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Sniper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniper. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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