sniping

present participle of snipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniping
Verb
  • Each of the players has the ability to hit for power, or offer blazing speed.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Summer hosting season means a lot more time spent occupying your outdoor space, and the best patio umbrellas meet the occasion by gently offering respite against the blazing sun.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Sunnei emerged on the international scene with unexpected and inventive show concepts, and the designers share with Franco Moschino a tongue-in-cheek attitude to fashion, peppering their collections with fashion commentary.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
  • After doing a little drill work, Lewis spent the rest of the time peppering Morneau with questions.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutors in both Wyandotte County and Jackson County have confirmed that Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, the man accused of firing shots at vehicles along Kansas City roadways and killing one man in June, is dead.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • For the Angels, that steady presence has been appreciated during a turbulent season that includes the team firing general manager Perry Minasian and replacing him with interim GM John Mozeliak, as well as another injury absence for Mike Trout.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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