sniping

Definition of snipingnext
present participle of snipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniping
Verb
  • The 5-7 Artis is in his 10th year on the Globetrotters and is renowned for his blazing speed.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Donnie orders all of the women out and begins to throw Molotov cocktails to trap the men, who die in a blazing inferno.
    Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • All of the familiar tropes are there, from the numerous pop songs peppering the action (including one by Phil Collins, just to remind you of Miami Vice) to the profane banter between the two main characters to the endless fights, shootouts and chases to the colorful villain.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The Hirons spent most of Christmas Eve peppering the area around 119th and Mission Road with signs.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As of Tuesday, Felizor was being held on a $15,000 bond at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a charge of firing a deadly missile.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
  • On Saturday, one of those protests turned violent when about 100 hooded protesters broke off from a peaceful march and clashed with police, who responded by firing on them with tear gas and a water cannon.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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