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as in firearm
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
while her father preferred hunting with a crossbow, she preferred a gun
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
traded stories of the Wild West, when outlaws gunned men down in broad daylight and in cold blood
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Recent Examples of gun
Angela Andaloro, People.com, 7 July 2025
On July 7, the Marion County Prosecutor's Office announced charges against four teens who were found downtown with guns around the time of the shooting.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025
When Jorge Mateo singled to right with two outs in the seventh, Refsnyder gunned to third, where Mayer made the inning-ending tag look effortless.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Asked if that was ever necessary on the 7th Heaven set, Diamond recalled an uncomfortable interaction with a producer over the presence of a gun in one of the episodes.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 7 July 2025
On July 7, the Marion County Prosecutor's Office announced charges against four teens who were found downtown with guns around the time of the shooting.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
Verb
At least one witness told responding cops that a man had gunned the woman down.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025
When Jorge Mateo singled to right with two outs in the seventh, Refsnyder gunned to third, where Mayer made the inning-ending tag look effortless.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gun
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Growing up around firearms The source familiar with the investigation, however, said that authorities learned Roley grew up with a family that had firearms and felt comfortable handling them.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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There are concerns that the video may have flouted a number of laws, including the use of imitation firearms and exposing minors to harmful content.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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Despite withholding air defense missiles and precision artillery, Trump clarified that America would continue supporting Ukraine as Russia steps up its offensive.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Fox News confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. has stopped sending weapons such as Patriot missile interceptors and 155 mm artillery shells.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
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At the scene of the apparent assassination attempt, officials found the rifle, a black backpack and a bag containing ceramic tile, and a GoPro camera.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Six days later, Blanchard was assaulted outside a party on Westwood Northern Boulevard and went inside to get a rifle, prosecutors said.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
Verb
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James struck again, drilling a three-pointer over Cooper, drawing cheers from the fans.—
Broderick Turner
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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With Matt Brash on the mound for the Mariners, Stanton drilled a two-run homer.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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“Gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gun. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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