gunshot

noun

Definition of gunshotnext
as in missile

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Recent Examples of gunshot On March 18 at around 6 p.m., Central District officers responded to the 700 block of East Preston Street in the Johnston Square neighborhood for reports of a shooting and found Turner suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025 Arrest made in another case An arrest was made in the killing of Loren Garnet Dudley, 61, who was found dead with a gunshot wound Jan. 22 in 2500 block of Catalina Avenue, a neighborhood off North Tryon Street. — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025 Upon arrival, officers and firefighters from the Houston Fire Department found three victims, all adult men suffering from gunshot wounds, who were taken to local hospitals, Skelton said. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025 Jones, who was waiting for a friend inside the car, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest, prosecutors added, and medical personnel later pronounced him dead at the scene. — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gunshot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
  1. missile
  2. projectile
  3. ammunition
  4. load
  5. shot
  6. shell
  7. cartridge
  8. pop
Noun
  • Payloads included two satellites for the Missile Defense Agency to track hypersonic missiles and four more satellites for the Tranche 0 constellation for the Space Development Agency.
    — Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Four Syrian citizens were killed and two others were wounded in a Russian missile strike on the southern port city of Odesa on the evening of March 11.
    — Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of missile
Noun
  • Maple bats tend to splinter regularly sending shards like projectiles into the stands, while birch bats are more durable.
    — Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The Israeli military said its forces had fired on Monday at a building belonging to the Red Cross in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah as a result of incorrect identification, after an office belonging to the aid organization was damaged by an explosive projectile.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of projectile
Noun
  • Antimony is an indispensable ingredient in ammunition, fireproofing military equipment, nuclear systems, and much more.
    — Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Now an online retailer of hunting and fishing gear, ammunition and outdoor sporting goods, Sportsman’s Guide put out its first catalogue in 1976.
    — Mars King, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of ammunition
Noun
  • Moreover, working the long head emphasizes the eccentric portion of a move—the part when the muscle is lengthening under load—which is a more effective way to improve strength, power, and speed performance compared to traditional resistance training, according to research.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The large internal heat diffuser spreads warm air evenly, drying your clothes fast, even bulkier loads.
    — Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of load
Noun
  • The novel tells the story of a young mother, Kenna Rowan, recently released from prison for a tragic mistake, seeking another shot at rebuilding her life and a chance to reconnect with her 4-year-old daughter.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Here’s what else lottery players should know: Mega Millions changes As the new price increase takes effect, so do several changes that officials said will give players a better shot at winning.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of shot
Noun
  • The rule was designed to catch high earners gaming the system through shell companies, but there’s no floor.
    — Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The Pentagon’s supply of missiles and shells was running very short even last year, as Mark Bowden wrote in this magazine in December.
    — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of shell
Noun
  • Each Mini cartridge holds ten pictures.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Mini 41 includes a reminder window on the rear that shows how many images are left in the film cartridge.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of cartridge
Noun
  • To fans of pop and rock music, Rucker is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Hootie & the Blowfish, a band that’s sold more than 25 million albums across the globe.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The Angels don’t love his defense, but need the pop.
    — Sam Blum, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of pop

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