sniping

Definition of snipingnext
present participle of snipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniping
Verb
  • During last year’s blazing hot summer, residents lost air conditioning and during the winter numerous apartments were without heat.
    Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • On Monday, March 16, officials responded to three hikers who were in the blazing sun at Camelback Mountain, a popular 2,706-foot summit 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix.
    Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Goldeneyes were the dominant side to start, peppering Osborne with shots early and outshooting the visitors 12-5 in the first period, but struggled to handle New York’s push in the second.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Dover-Sherborn/Weston came out with a major spark to start the third down 4-1, peppering Tigers goalie Jacob Dangel with eight shots in the first three minutes.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Forhan, who was the initial victim of the robbery, has been charged with firing a missile into a building and culpable negligence for inflicting harm.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Ronald White of Milton, dressed in colonial attire, stood among a line of reenactors firing replica muskets in the church’s graveyard following the service and said the anniversary carries personal meaning.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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