gunshot

noun

Definition of gunshotnext
as in missile

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Recent Examples of gunshot Deputies found Bart Diguglielmo, 62, of Lauderhill, suffering from a gunshot wound, BSO said in a statement. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 One of the victims suffered a gunshot wound to the head, while another was shot in the abdomen, according to a report from affiliate FOX 2 Detroit. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Investigators preliminarily determined many of the animals died from gunshot wounds, and the shelter has initiated legal action to recover remaining dogs. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 Marle Naomi Fleming died at a hospital Tuesday from gunshot wounds after she was transported from a home in the 900 block of Wabash Avenue, CMPD said. — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gunshot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
  1. missile
  2. projectile
  3. ammunition
  4. load
  5. shot
  6. shell
  7. cartridge
  8. slug
Noun
  • Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are now back in the spotlight, after Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Overnight on July 2, Russia attacked Ukraine with 74 missiles and 496 drones in the first sweeping attack in more than two weeks, according to Ukraine's Air Force, most of which targeted the capital, Kyiv.
    — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of missile
Noun
  • Police also emphasized the dangers of celebratory gunfire, reminding residents that any projectile fired into the air poses a significant risk of injury or death to innocent bystanders.
    — Bri Buckley, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The almost two-week-old truce has been under persistent strain, with the latest bout of attacks beginning after an Iranian projectile hit a cargo ship on Thursday, prompting strikes by the US, and then Tehran hitting Washington’s Gulf allies.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of projectile
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  • McBride said Robinson's DNA was found on the towel and the rifle, and similar ammunition was found at his home.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Explosions at Ndjili International Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, triggered by a fire in an ammunition dump, kill more than 100 people.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
Definition of ammunition
Noun
  • Depending on how full your washing machine is, add up to a cup of it to your regular load and get ready to see the difference.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Definition of load
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  • But even with Messi’s early goal, the game was a nail-biter, with Cape Verde scoring two brilliant goals while their goalie Vozinha made eight saves, including four shots (one of them a free kick) from Messi.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Amid its six-shot flurry in the initial 10 minutes, Belgium created one golden chance that was a near miss.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of shot
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  • Officials say 850,000 firework shells will be launched from 10 sites, with the president calling it the largest fireworks show in history.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Multiple moons in the outer solar system — Saturn's Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa, for example — host big liquid-water oceans beneath their icy shells.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of shell
Noun
  • The handle comes with one original Athena Club cartridge, which has a skin guard to prevent nicks and a hyaluronic acid serum strip.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
  • This means the game isn't actually stored on the cartridge itself.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
Definition of cartridge
Noun
  • Calendula Calendula’s fleshy leaves, stems, and flowers also draw slugs and snails away from other crops and can be interplanted in food or flower gardens for natural slug control.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Dunlap explains that these pungent compounds deter strawberry-loving garden pests like slugs and aphids while also acting as mild fungicides.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Definition of slug

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