sniping

Definition of snipingnext
present participle of snipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniping
Verb
  • Videos published online and geolocated by NBC News showed a blazing fire inside the airport, surrounded by debris and heavy smoke as people ran for cover.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 4 June 2026
  • Epstein and his team went after Reiter with guns blazing.
    Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Hezbollah upped its campaign as well, peppering Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and areas of northern Israel with drones and rocket attacks, according to statements from the group.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
  • Two years ago, Guardiola sent Kyle Walker to invite Warnock up to his office after the long-serving manager had been working on a television broadcast, and started peppering him with questions.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Terr hopes that the settlements reached thus far will deter officials from firing or punishing employees for their speech moving forward, despite political pressure or online outrage.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 June 2026
  • The real estate heir went on to become a vocal advocate for firing former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — as well as controversial housing proposals, like a 50-year mortgage, that other GOP officials scoffed at.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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