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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
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2025
Gulping down the rest of her beer, Marcela thirstily reached for the shot, but the glass was empty!
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Instead, the 29-year-old man shot detainees who were shackled in a van at the field office from a nearby rooftop, officials said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Those willing to risk sensory overload for the shot at that beautiful, precious, VistaVision.
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The gunman is the South Vietnamese police chief, Nguyễn Ngọc Loan, and the man shot is Nguyễn Văn Lém, a fighter in the Viet Cong.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
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Strzok’s claims about his firing were not related to the settlement.—
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In the past nine months, EOIR has lost more than 125 judges to firings and voluntary resignations, down from about 700 judges at the start of the year.—
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Risks outweighing safe deflection The researchers caution that any attempt to deflect the asteroid could create unintended hazards.—
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Scotty's attempt to chase his tail has certainly delighted the internet, as many TikTok users took to the comments to laud his efforts.—
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Investigators believe the suspect also deliberately set fire to the church, which appeared engulfed in flames in photos and videos shared on social media.—
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
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The key to delicious sips in the fall is leaning into the local ingredients of the season.—
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During Prohibition, waiters famously slipped sips of bootleg booze to patrons from flasks tucked inside their apron pockets.—
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Don’t rely on ballpark guesses in place of a real CMA.—
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Whether that earlier fund is directly involved in the Collegiate Investment Initiative—and, if so, to what extent—remains anyone’s guess.—
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Its Club Nick kids club is a supervised program for children ages four to 12, and non-motorized water sports and the opportunity to get slimed (the ultimate Nickelodeon honor) will keep everyone smiling.—
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While Xaverian had one final opportunity late, the Golden Eagles stood strong defensively.—
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According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, the shooter approached the outside of the church building in the morning and fired inside toward the children sitting in pews.—
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Skubal soon fired a wild pitch, only the 11th of his career, which allowed Martínez to score.—
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It was discovered in 1986 and first drilled in the 1990s.—
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After junior Zander Govostes drilled a 22-yard field goal to push Xaverian’s lead to 10-0 later in the frame, Springfield Central (2-1) answered.—
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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