Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniping
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Lightning long ago escaped the bounds of Earth’s atmosphere—scientists have already discovered lightning blazing through the skies of Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2026 -
The blazing tornado can also produce 40% less soot and consume up to 95% of the fuel.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
27 Feb. 2026
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With members of Congress still peppering the country and globe, the likelihood of bringing a swift resolution to the funding impasse is low.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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All of the familiar tropes are there, from the numerous pop songs peppering the action (including one by Phil Collins, just to remind you of Miami Vice) to the profane banter between the two main characters to the endless fights, shootouts and chases to the colorful villain.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Across New England, boys and girls are in their driveways, firing pucks against garage doors until the winter light fades.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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In September 2014, Bird was arrested and charged for allegedly firing shots at a Johnson County, Kansas, sheriff’s deputy investigating a theft at a construction site at 191st Street and State Line Road.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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