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as in to gun
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
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as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in to cast
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in to shout
to voice one's opinions freely with force
you've been wanting to say something since this meeting started, so shoot
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as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
shot a congratulatory e-mail to his friend as soon as he heard the good news
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as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
there'd be a shoot of pain from that molar whenever I bit down
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Recent Examples of shoot
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Help your grass seed develop deep, resilient root systems and lush shoot growth with these tips and techniques.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
But when their Voyage To The Blue Album tour wrapped up in Los Angeles back in October 2024, actor Ben Schwartz asked the crowd to help out with a movie shoot.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
Her calm, friendly vibe made the shoot so much more enjoyable.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of which, the pregnant mother wore a black strapless dress with a large long bow on the front and a side part bun for her maternity shoot.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Help your grass seed develop deep, resilient root systems and lush shoot growth with these tips and techniques.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
But when their Voyage To The Blue Album tour wrapped up in Los Angeles back in October 2024, actor Ben Schwartz asked the crowd to help out with a movie shoot.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
Her calm, friendly vibe made the shoot so much more enjoyable.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
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Remembering Molly Elliott, killed by Louisiana Death Row inmate Their killer is facing execution by firing squad.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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His goal to win Game 2 was pure offensive instinct – an offensive powerhouse sneaking quietly into soft ice before firing the game-winning dagger past Jordan Binnington.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The project blasts onto the ranking at No. 13 on the genre-specific roster that only tracks the bestselling titles in rock and metal across the nation.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Nate Schmidt blasted a one-timer from the top of the right circle that beat Andrei Vasilevskiy to put Florida up 1-0 4:15 into regulation.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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This still feels like gunning it off the lights, with that second gear in the 900 kicking in to keep the power delivery relentless.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this year, Ohio threw its hat in the ring for the command, with the state’s lawmakers gunning for it to be placed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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Conerly and several family members flew from Seattle to the other Washington.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chicago nearly tied it when Edgar Quero flew out to deep right field on a ball Lawrence Butler caught right in front of the wall.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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He was last photographed publicly in 2021 while walking his dogs.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, fans were led to believe the spoof was still bothering her as she was photographed crying in London on Monday.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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At the time, Sandoval, 42, was in a long-term relationship with fellow Vanderpump cast member and live-in girlfriend Ariana Madix.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sneider also reported that Keanu Reeves has been cast as a villain in the film.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
24 Apr. 2025
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Chaos ensues when Fred Armisen's auctioneer unveils the painting, prompting everyone else in the room to shout, vomit, and self-harm, including Samberg's then-castmates Bobby Moynihan, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In video shared by The Associated Press, Grassley faces a room of Iowans who are at times shouting in disagreement about some of the Trump administration's policies.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary bonded with Kennedy’s larger-than-life second wife, Eleanora, who was almost a decade younger than Rosemary, but acted as her fairy godmother, sprinkling money and sisterly advice.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rainbow and trans flags could be seen sprinkled throughout the crowd, along with a dozen or so Moms for Liberty shirts.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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