sniping

present participle of snipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniping
Verb
  • Currently in London while her fiancé Harry Styles performs 12 days at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour, Kravitz made time to attend a very British garden party in the blazing sun—looking every bit of a bride-to-be, and flashing her engagement ring in the process.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Its most striking feature, however, is tied to Houston’s blazing 12-season NBA career.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 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
  • Abolishing the filibuster, passing the SAVE America Act, firing the Senate parliamentarian – the president wants all of it.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • In all, the show is expected to span the lower East River in the Seaport District, the lower Hudson River in collaboration with Jersey City and the Brooklyn Bridge, firing from six barges and providing miles of public viewing.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 June 2026
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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