sniping

Definition of snipingnext
present participle of snipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniping
Verb
  • Not blessed with a blazing fastball, Panos relies on placement and smarts to get batters out.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The first team period of the day saw the offense come out blazing.
    Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • O’Leary’s just been peppering the house manager with questions about her business and admiring the replica of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man that dominates the entryway.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Netflix is doubling down on film and TV from Argentina, opening a new office in the capital, peppering its slate with four new shows, and dishing updates on various others including the latest season of hit series The Eternaut.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The plea came just weeks after her husband, John Reilly III, was found guilty of assault for firing at the driver's car as the man was trying to leave their property in May 2025.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Operators remain inside an armored vehicle to avoid exposure during firing.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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