gun (for)

verb

Definition of gun (for)next
as in to run down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gun (for)
  1. run down
  2. kill
  3. course
  4. trail
  5. pursue
  6. track
Verb
  • Our Harrison Campbell ran down five TSSAA football playoff games across the state that might feature upsets this week.
    Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Below, the executive runs down some of the career highlights from his time at the studio.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of run down
Verb
  • While all 379 passengers on the commercial flight were safely evacuated, five crew members aboard the Coast Guard plane were killed.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • From the Philippines through southern China and Vietnam, and onto Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, the storm killed hundreds and devastated communities and livelihoods.
    Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of kill
Verb
  • She is animated when explaining the spiritual energy that courses through its many villages, from Volax to Pyrgos.
    Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Later, that rebellious energy coursed through a sketch about a Secret Santa exchange.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of course
Verb
  • This time around, Meghan ditched the trailing over-skirt, the fussy updo, and the pointy shoes for a take that felt cooler and more modern—as well as commendably conscious.
    Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Baltimore performed best on access to health care and diversity, trailing only San Francisco in those attributes, the Ipsos report found.
    Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of trail
Verb
  • Honda debuts new function to pursue 'joy of driving' The new Prelude will mark the debut of Honda S+ Shift, an enhancement made to Honda's Linear Shift Control.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government pursued policies that prolonged the war, strained the economy, and intensified polarization, giving the upper hand to Israel’s enemies.
    Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursue
Verb
  • Many organizations have created tools to track the beloved Christmas icon's annual journey.
    Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Here are the best ones to track Santa Claus before and on Christmas Day and when Santa is scheduled to visit Arizona.
    Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of track
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“Gun (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gun%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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