sniping

Definition of snipingnext
present participle of snipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniping
Verb
  • Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The Bears continue living that chorus out loud, devoted to chasing improvement with the blazing competitive fire exhibited by their head coach.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Factor in Rodgers' league-leading time-to-throw abilities, and defenses don't have time to be as exotic, which enables the Steelers to methodically drive down the field, often by peppering their running backs near the line of scrimmage.
    Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But their decision won't be made before peppering the final three with questions at the final Tribal Council.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • In video footage released about a month after the shooting, the police department said officers first encountered Cortez after responding to a 911 caller who stated a man was firing a gun and pointing the weapon at people.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Security forces confronted protesters in several cities and towns, firing tear gas.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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