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Recent Examples of gunshots
Her husband died from multiple gunshots, and the two children died from a single gunshot, the release says.
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Moments later, a resident’s surveillance system recorded four rapid gunshots followed by three rapid gunshots and a final gunshot.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Moments later, a resident’s surveillance system recorded four rapid gunshots followed by three rapid gunshots and a final gunshot.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshots
Noun
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The critical mineral is needed for munitions, including missiles, some nuclear weaponry and other military equipment like night-vision goggles.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, the report noted that the MQ-9B drone—capable of flying over 30 hours for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions—is not designed to be equipped with signal flares or missiles, which may be used during airspace intrusion response.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said law enforcement recovered three shotgun shells, approximately 116 rifle rounds and one live round from a handgun from the scene at Annunciation.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Steam the clams until the shells open, 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of the clams, shaking the pan once or twice.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Seville is known for having excellent regular-season races and running masterful rounds in major championships.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hojgaard, whose twin brother Nicolai was a rookie at the Ryder Cup in Rome in 2023, finished five shots over par after two rounds.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Criteria are detailed for risk assessment, hazard mitigation, rider restraint and dimensions, biomechanical considerations including acceleration limits, mechanical loads, electrical, operating conditions, fencing, handrails, gates, walkways, signage and many other areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ortec is committed to sustainability through our optimization software, which minimizes fuel consumption and emissions by optimizing routes, loads and vehicle utilization—potentially reducing CO2 output for partners.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Place a piece of 6 x 6-inch piece of cardboard or thin plywood on the garden surface to attract slugs, then check under it every morning.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Down the beach Madam LeFleur stood on the porch of her boardinghouse beating slugs off a yak wool rug.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On Friday, the inscriptions on the bullets found with the gun that killed Kirk were revealed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Engravings on the bullets caught the agents’ attention.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For one, Mahomes is taking a lot of shots for this early in season.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) released guidance for COVID-19 shots based on AAP recommendations and encouraged pharmacists to continue administering shots, despite the CDC’s new guidance.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Gunshots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunshots. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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