as in occasional
happening only once
this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance
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Recent Examples of one-shot
An obsessive talking point for fans of Adolescence is, naturally, the one-shot.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
After an intense, one-shot fight scene through Josie’s Bar, Matt and Bullseye make their way to the roof, while Matt is covered in daggers and using his super-senses to listen to Foggy’s fading heartbeat.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Holding a one-shot lead on 16, the Northern Irishman remarkably missed a par putt from two feet six inches away.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The thriller thrives on the concept of a one-shot sequence and belongs to an eventual trilogy currently in development, where all three films take place over the course of one night.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
After an intense, one-shot fight scene through Josie’s Bar, Matt and Bullseye make their way to the roof, while Matt is covered in daggers and using his super-senses to listen to Foggy’s fading heartbeat.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Holding a one-shot lead on 16, the Northern Irishman remarkably missed a par putt from two feet six inches away.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
The thriller thrives on the concept of a one-shot sequence and belongs to an eventual trilogy currently in development, where all three films take place over the course of one night.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-shot
Adjective
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The house that the Americans strategically position themselves in is home to two families; there are occasional insert shots of family photos and trinkets, and at several points these families are shown cowering, terrified by what’s happening around them.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2025
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In general, bigleaf hydrangeas require little pruning, save for occasional shaping and thinning.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Justin Moore teaches creators how to attract sponsorships, price partnerships confidently, and turn one-off deals into recurring revenue.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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And then show it as a one-off screening in one venue in London.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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“One-shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-shot. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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