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Recent Examples of gunshot
Police searched the building and found McCollum, 31, with gunshot wounds.
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Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Samuel Johnson, 77, was found dead at the scene with an apparent gunshot wound.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 9 Feb. 2026
The manner of death was ruled homicide, and the cause of death was a gunshot wound.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
In one video, gunshot sounds can be heard and then people begin running.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2026
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Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
Samuel Johnson, 77, was found dead at the scene with an apparent gunshot wound.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 9 Feb. 2026
The manner of death was ruled homicide, and the cause of death was a gunshot wound.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
In one video, gunshot sounds can be heard and then people begin running.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
Noun
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Shein says Iran may be stalling diplomatically to see whether Washington limits talks to nuclear issues while avoiding missile constraints.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Pentagon worries that an expanding Chinese arsenal could be a prelude to invading Taiwan or an attempt to beat America's missile defenses, Panda said.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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Injury risk depends on the projectile’s size, speed, material, direction and firing distance.—
Michele Heisler,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this month, Homeland Security officers blinded two protesters by shooting a less-lethal projectile at close range during a demonstration in Santa Ana.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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After Maldonado consented to a search, police located seven rounds of ammunition in his back pocket, a black face mask in his jacket pocket and a gun in the vehicle.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Vaughn was previously convicted of on three counts each of armed assault to murder and mayhem, and a single count of unlawful possession of ammunition in 2007.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Given James is 41 years old, there was always going to be load management absences, especially on back-to-backs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Doug Williams' letterman jacket is on load from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Grambling State University.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas swatted 10 shots as a team.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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In May 2025, Kennedy drank shots of raw milk in the White House with the podcaster/influencer Carnivore MD.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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First, there are the concentric circle features, which look like wispy shells of ejecta blown off of the star.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Outopia currently counts six core product lines, covering outerwear categories such as base layers, soft shells and hard shells.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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There were no cartridge casings or blood outside.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Officers also found 11 discharged 9 mm cartridge casings nearby.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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For reasons both too silly and too complicated to go into, the two men’s friendship ends and Jay winds up becoming a huge pop star as a solo act — and eventually, a fugitive from the law.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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This versatile dairy staple can bulk up a breakfast smoothie, anchor a marinade for lamb and other meats, form the base of classic dips like tzatziki, and transform ice pops into high-protein, healthy desserts—adding tang, tenderness, and creaminess along the way.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Gunshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunshot. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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