as in ball
a usually round or cone-shaped little piece of lead made to be fired from a firearm
it is possible to make your own bullets, but it takes a lot of patience and some extra money
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Recent Examples of bullet
The success of a forensic ballistics analysis largely depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments.
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bullet struck his son at close range in the torso.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Police found multiple bullet casings in front of the business, the statement said.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
The second half of The Delta Force is good old-fashioned mayhem: bullets and explosions and Norris riding a heavily armed motorbike outfitted with mini machine guns and rocket launchers, a military vehicle Delta Force did not use decades later during its famed raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bullet struck his son at close range in the torso.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Police found multiple bullet casings in front of the business, the statement said.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
The second half of The Delta Force is good old-fashioned mayhem: bullets and explosions and Norris riding a heavily armed motorbike outfitted with mini machine guns and rocket launchers, a military vehicle Delta Force did not use decades later during its famed raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullet
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Takaoka played a long arcing ball-ahead to Ocampo, who avoided goalkeeper James Pantemis — who had charged off his line — and rolled a shot from the edge of the penalty area inside the back post and into a wide-open net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ndiaye also declined to clear the ball, instead trying to thread a pass to retreating teammate Jake Dengler inside the 18-yard box.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Others contend that legitimizing him erodes Democratic credibility on antisemitism and other issues, handing Republicans ammunition heading into the midterms.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some of the ammunition was purchased from co-conspirators by undercover officers, prosecutors said.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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Personality under the shell Tortoises can charm with their unique personalities, explained Jim Stout, executive director and CEO of the Tortoise Conservancy Inc, which is based near Orlando, Florida.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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But car-crash girls are, in fact, fierce in their attachments, devoted to the few people who can penetrate their hard shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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ColorBox will be priced at US$179 – but can be preordered now for $149 – and includes a scale plate, cartridge set, bowl, pair of gloves, mixing whisk, brush with comb for applying the dye, and a USB Type-C cable.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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The replaceable cartridge features a strong adhesive backing and is easy to remove and dispose of when full.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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When a nurse showed her a dog food pellet, Laura said the child may have eaten it while unattended at a babysitter’s home, the affidavit states.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sheriff’s officials said victims struck by BB pellets suffered minor injuries and were either treated by medics at the scene or declined medical attention.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullet. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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