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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 snipers
The White House snipers on the roof can see 1,000 yards in every direction.
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Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The two Tier One snipers inserted into the crash site of Mike Durant's helicopter in an attempt to protect him and save his life as a horde of heavily armed Somali fighters descended on the area.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
According to the opposition and human-rights advocates, the group of cops only acted that day in Llaguno Bridge to defend civilians against snipers and Chavez’s armed supporters, known as colectivos.
—Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Police snipers perched on rooftops overlooking the site.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Police snipers perched on rooftops.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Secret Service snipers on the roofs of nearby buildings, who are part of a massive security contingent that has prepared for weeks, or even months for the annual event.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Eventually, people could not resist returning to their lives, to routines more comfortable than standing in the streets with the sun glaring in your eyes, squinting up to check the position of snipers on a roof, or working with cramping fingers sewing your tenth mask of the night.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Witnesses reported seeing snipers positioned on rooftops in the area and hearing multiple flash bangs, along with commands from deputies ordering the suspect to come out.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The two Tier One snipers inserted into the crash site of Mike Durant's helicopter in an attempt to protect him and save his life as a horde of heavily armed Somali fighters descended on the area.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
According to the opposition and human-rights advocates, the group of cops only acted that day in Llaguno Bridge to defend civilians against snipers and Chavez’s armed supporters, known as colectivos.
—Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Police snipers perched on rooftops overlooking the site.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Police snipers perched on rooftops.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Secret Service snipers on the roofs of nearby buildings, who are part of a massive security contingent that has prepared for weeks, or even months for the annual event.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Eventually, people could not resist returning to their lives, to routines more comfortable than standing in the streets with the sun glaring in your eyes, squinting up to check the position of snipers on a roof, or working with cramping fingers sewing your tenth mask of the night.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Witnesses reported seeing snipers positioned on rooftops in the area and hearing multiple flash bangs, along with commands from deputies ordering the suspect to come out.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snipers
Noun
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Federal prosecutors alleged that the suspects held guns while standing on both sides of the car and demanded that the victim hand over the cash.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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As a result, researchers have found, firearms are discussed in fewer than 1 in 4 protective-order hearings nationwide, and courts order abusers to surrender their guns in 66% of applicable cases.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Leo took a pilgrimage to those ruins Tuesday, arriving during a rainstorm with sharpshooters covering the ancient flagstones and colonnades.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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The pope arrived at the ruins in a rainstorm and with tight security, with sharpshooters positioned around the site and police officers stationed every few yards along roads leading to it.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Snipers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snipers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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