sniping

present participle of snipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniping
Verb
  • The sun was blazing through the dirty windows of the old Czechoslovakian carriage as passengers looked out at the scenery and blew smoke.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Everyone's welcome to do nothing but sit here and watch the blazing postcard-perfect sunsets.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • For at least a month, the president has been peppering both executive actions and promises of cash payouts into his midterm campaign schedule and social media posts.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Noe was eager to nerd out about songwriting and records, peppering the conversation with praise for everyone from the Ohio indie band Wussy to the country singer Ashley McBryde.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after Sunday's come-from-in-front overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals that Schottenheimer remains the Cowboys' coach and firing him is not a looming move.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Tigers only had six QB hurries, partly due to Jackson escaping the pocket and firing balls out quickly.
    — PJ Green November 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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