as in gun
a person who shoots at another person from a hidden place
The soldiers were attacked by a sniper.
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Recent Examples of sniper
Early systems, however, were expensive, heavy, temperamental, and suited mainly to reconnaissance or sniper roles.
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David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
In October 2022, two blocks from the Saturday Wiman Drive shooting scene, a SWAT sniper shot to death Taylor Grimes with a rifle, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
According to the expert, extreme-range sniper capability cannot be attributed to a single technological improvement or platform alone.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
The Coast Guard released a video showing a helicopter gunner using a machine gun to shoot in front of the smuggling boat, then a sniper rifle to disable the engines.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Despite the groups’ divergent ideologies, the cooperation appears to have produced clear tactical convergence, including town takeovers, the use of suicide bombings, and sniper and ambush tactics.
—Amira Jadoon, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
According to a diplomat of my acquaintance, snipers were visible in and around Red Square, in advance of the parade, as well as soldiers with anti-drone weapons.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Back in 2021, when his firefighter-paramedic character, Eddie Diaz, was shot by a sniper, the actor genuinely feared for his job security.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
The 25-year-old winger has been an absolute sniper for the Golden Knights over each of the last two regular seasons.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
In October 2022, two blocks from the Saturday Wiman Drive shooting scene, a SWAT sniper shot to death Taylor Grimes with a rifle, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
According to the expert, extreme-range sniper capability cannot be attributed to a single technological improvement or platform alone.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
The Coast Guard released a video showing a helicopter gunner using a machine gun to shoot in front of the smuggling boat, then a sniper rifle to disable the engines.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Despite the groups’ divergent ideologies, the cooperation appears to have produced clear tactical convergence, including town takeovers, the use of suicide bombings, and sniper and ambush tactics.
—Amira Jadoon, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
According to a diplomat of my acquaintance, snipers were visible in and around Red Square, in advance of the parade, as well as soldiers with anti-drone weapons.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Back in 2021, when his firefighter-paramedic character, Eddie Diaz, was shot by a sniper, the actor genuinely feared for his job security.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
The 25-year-old winger has been an absolute sniper for the Golden Knights over each of the last two regular seasons.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniper
Noun
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The clock itself ticks against the pitcher while serving as a starting gun for the runner.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This accessory attaches to the end of a pistol, making shooting more accurate and allowing users to fire the gun like a rifle.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Idaho’s prison system has nearly completed execution chamber upgrades to carry out the death penalty by firing squad as the state’s lead method and will have a team of riflemen ready to go by the time a state law takes effect this summer.—
Kevin Fixler
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Oforah was an infantry rifleman.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Coast Guard released a video showing a helicopter gunner using a machine gun to shoot in front of the smuggling boat, then a sniper rifle to disable the engines.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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This tank carried a crew of 5, including the commander, gunner, loader, driver, assistant driver, and bow gunner.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Moving DiVincenzo into the starting lineup seemed to help get the best out of the Italian sharpshooter, but Edwards’ insertion at floor general likely hurt all others involved.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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But the Knicks’ 3-point sharpshooter is petty enough to get a tattoo on his leg to spite his brother.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sniper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniper. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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