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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
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
Pre-tournament betting favorite Scottie Scheffler is tied for 11th at plus 4, eight shots back.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Shoutout to the 38 Republicans who shot the bill down in the House while being threatened & blackmailed.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Hicks was pulled from the rotation in August of last season and then again in May after the Giants gave it another shot this season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
Pre-tournament betting favorite Scottie Scheffler is tied for 11th at plus 4, eight shots back.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Verb
Both films were shot back to back, so the same top-notch storytelling and able performances are present.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Shoutout to the 38 Republicans who shot the bill down in the House while being threatened & blackmailed.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
Noun
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The firings and slashed funding impacted organizations like Sacramento’s Improve Your Tomorrow, which mentors young men of color and prepares them for higher education and joining the workforce.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Immigration advocates now say the Trump administration's hiring and firing decisions could threaten the crucial neutrality of the administrative courts.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Duren took 546 field-goal attempts last regular season, with 478 coming less than five feet from the rim.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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And yet, our research and conversations with executives show that instead of encouraging these efforts, some managers actively undermine employees’ attempts at cross-silo collaboration.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Apple Intelligence can summarize text messages, identify real-world surroundings with the iPhone’s camera, erase unwanted objects from photos, rewrite emails and prioritize notifications.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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One teenager unfurled and held up the national flag — red with a yellow star — for a photo.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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After one sip, Sarah tasted strawberry and recalls feeling overwhelmed, in the best way.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Start with a drop or two, swirl, and take another sip.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The contestant whose guess is farthest from their destination each week gets sent packing.—
Kirsten Acuna,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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My guess is that Phillips, one of the Dolphins’ three 2021 first-round picks, is up to the task.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Under the deal, the Global Networks firm will keep a 20% stake in the studios company, giving it revenue opportunities to help pay down debt.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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So, to see things come to fruition, like a house ambassador at the LV, walking in the shows, and just all the things that opportunity can afford you.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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That plan continues with Steak Shop by Rancher’s Reserve, a 1,500-square-foot shop equipped with a red-brick oven, where pork sausage hot dogs on sourdough buns, potato salad and steak sandwiches will be fired with Florida white oak.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hood was fired from the Department of Correction after his conviction, officials said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kirkpatrick, whose credits include Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six, resists casting any of her four leads in roles as easy as victim or villain.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Due to advances in casting technology, changes in social conditions and evolutions in regional taste, new fashions in ritual bronze casting arose.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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