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as in to gun
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 to fly
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in to cast
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in to shout
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 to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in to send
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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as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
there'd be a shoot of pain from that molar whenever I bit down
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Recent Examples of shoot
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 May 2025
Capitana will feature an international cast, with the shoot taking place in multiple countries — Malta, Italy, Serbia and Germany are among the locations currently under consideration.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Sometimes these shoots extend to the outdoor patio, draped in hanging strings of wisteria, where its own grill awaits.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
The six-week shoot took place on location in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Kent.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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The process was so intense for her that her hair gradually became gray as the shoot progressed.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 May 2025
Capitana will feature an international cast, with the shoot taking place in multiple countries — Malta, Italy, Serbia and Germany are among the locations currently under consideration.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Sometimes these shoots extend to the outdoor patio, draped in hanging strings of wisteria, where its own grill awaits.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
The six-week shoot took place on location in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Kent.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
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Forensic evidence found at the scene indicated both brothers fired a weapon.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Data displayed on SpaceX's live broadcast of the launch showed all 33 of the rocket's engines fired normally during its initial ascent from Texas, a reassuring sign for the reliability of the Super Heavy booster.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Utah was on fire, blasting the listless Phoenix team in the first three games before dropping the meaningless final.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Tennessee made Terry pay in the bottom of the inning when Gabby Leach singled to center field and Pannell stepped up and blasted a two-run homer down the left field line to put Tennessee back in front 4-2.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Five standout aged rums are gunning for the crown of World’s Best Rum at the 2025 SFWSC.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Irvine Mayor Larry Agran is once again gunning for a veterans cemetery at the Great Park.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
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This technology allows even those with limited flying experience to handle the bike safely and confidently.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Plane flies 'No Boys in Girls' Sports' banner at California track and field state championship.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Jennings was photographed shortly before he was sworn in, kneeling and raising his right fist during the height of Black Lives Matter activism following Floyd’s death.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 May 2025
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Siwa and Hughes were photographed on Sunday, May 25 in Heathrow Airport, ahead of the pop star's Monday night performance in the U.K. The Love Island alum appeared to be waiting — with a bouquet of pink flowers — for Siwa in a blue sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and a baseball hat.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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For the first time in history, voters in Mexico will cast their ballots for justices, judges and magistrates in an election set to overhaul the nation’s judiciary.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Ariana Grande has been cast in ‘MEET THE PARENTS 4’.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Shoppers drag pushcarts through dozens of fruit and vegetable stalls as vendors shout prices on loop, in a rhythm.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Passengers allegedly held onto the ride’s safety bars and shouted for help as many reported feeling dizzy, dehydrated, and increasingly panicked as the minutes turned into hours.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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There are access points sprinkled across the waterfront.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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To add a Tajín or salt rim, sprinkle a thin layer of Tajín or fine sea salt into a shallow bowl or plate.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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