sniping

present participle of snipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniping
Verb
  • But Trump’s legal action was only the most obvious manifestation of the all-guns-blazing approach the president had taken, with others in his orbit following his lead.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
  • All three of the Tigers’ offensive corners came in the frame, with two leading to a couple blazing shots from Poire.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The host Colombia was peppering the Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Lampe with shots on goal from early on.
    Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Adofo-Mensah’s role evolved over the years, from peppering Mangini about the New England Patriots’ old scouting reports to coding databases that would lead to proprietary pre-draft metrics.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The charges of reckless endangerment of children are because Reed is accused of firing a gun in a parking lot where children were present, North Richland Hills police spokesperson Carissa Katekaru said.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The New Orleans Saints throttled the Panthers, 47-10, last year before going 5-12 on the campaign and firing then-head coach Dennis Allen in the middle of the season.
    DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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