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as in firing
a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece
cannon operators often had to use several shots to figure out the range of their targets
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as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
took a shot of his family for the scrapbook
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as in shooter
a person skilled in shooting at a target
a soldier who's an excellent shot with a rifle
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as in guess
an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence
I have no idea what's different about you, but I'll take a shot: you cut your hair?
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as in fired
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
BB guns shoot small round metal pellets
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as in drilled
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 sped
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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as in photographed
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in cast
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in shouted
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 sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in sent
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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Recent Examples of shot
John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
The junior's five shot attempts were the second-fewest of the campaign.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Katie Abel, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
An adult man was found shot multiple times at the location, police said.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The second-year PWHL Ottawa Charge goalie kicked out her left skate just in time to stop a shot from Ivana Wey in the opening minute.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
The junior's five shot attempts were the second-fewest of the campaign.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
The campaign, shot in Paris by Adam Peter Johnson, unfolds through stark portraits and graphic still-life images.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
An adult man was found shot multiple times at the location, police said.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
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The Falcons finished 8-9, leading to the firings of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … LOGGED OFF – Harris mocked for 'cringe' social media rebrand attempt after failed White House bid.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cruelest of all was his final attempt of regulation, a catch-and-shoot prayer from way downtown after Denver advanced the ball with less than a second left.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week at a photo call in London, Robbie also dipped her toe into the late 1700s by way of a John Galliano brocade frock coat styled with a black mini skirt, thigh-high scarlet red stockings and satin Manolo Blahnik pumps.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bar program includes cocktails with personal backstories and spice-box flavors, including nonalcoholic sips like the delicate, floral Honey Heist, made with Lyre’s Dry London spirit, cardamom, saffron, honey and ginger.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hey, to the desperately thirsty, even a sip from a mud puddle tastes good.—
Greg Cote
February 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Twins are expected to carry eight relievers on their Opening Day roster; what that will look like is anyone’s guess.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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My guess is that Vonn will, in time, mentally and emotionally move on from her crash in Cortina.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
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Job seekers in health care may have been able to find work, while opportunities in other sectors were more limited.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Maryland’s future should not be defined by higher costs, bigger government and shrinking opportunity.—
Steve Hershey,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
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Payne intentionally fired four rounds at 25-year-old Kierra Lane, killing her at her Covington home with the pair's children present, prosecutors said at trial.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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First, the publication appears to have fired its audience without acquiring a new one.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Americans finally found their stride, going ahead to stay when Werenski, a defenseman with the Columbus Blue Jackets, took a pass from Matthews in the center of the right circle, stepped up and drilled a wrister past German goalie Maximilian Franzreb nine seconds before the first intermission.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Designed to get you up-close-and-personal with the gorgeous sandstone gorge the area is famous for, the treehouse is hoisted high into the sky and suspended from a rock overhang with steel beams and cables drilled directly into the cliff face.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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