1
2
3
as in to gun
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
Synonyms & Similar Words
6
as in to cast
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
Synonyms & Similar Words
9
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shoot
Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
This is also a good opportunity to look for shoots that are growing close to the bush but are not growing from the bud union.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
For a tidy, full-bodied plant, Wood recommends pruning shoots back within the framework of the shrub’s habit.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
Here, take a look back at Haddon’s greatest moments in Vogue, from her first shoot in 1976 all the way up to her glamorous appearances in the magazine’s September 2024 issue.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shoot 
Noun
The San Gabriel Valley is home to many of the industry’s more modest or middle-class workers, who were already financially harmed by the production slowdown and relocation of shoots to other states or countries.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
This is also a good opportunity to look for shoots that are growing close to the bush but are not growing from the bud union.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
For a tidy, full-bodied plant, Wood recommends pruning shoots back within the framework of the shrub’s habit.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
Here, take a look back at Haddon’s greatest moments in Vogue, from her first shoot in 1976 all the way up to her glamorous appearances in the magazine’s September 2024 issue.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shoot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
Verb
-
Yes, but: If terminated, Norris receives pay and benefits for six months unless he's fired for specific reasons outlined in the contract, including willful dishonesty or fraud.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
-
Once Firefly's lander separated from the Falcon 9, the rocket jettisoned the canister, performed a brief engine firing to maneuver into a slightly different orbit, then released ispace's lander.Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The phenomenon, which blasts Arctic air across parts of North America, can disrupt weather patterns.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
-
Early in the game, Benoit was among the Maple Leafs who got a promising shot opportunity and blasted it wide.Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Herbert is 0-1 in the postseason, but will be gunning for his first playoff win Saturday when the Chargers travel to Houston.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
-
Over the summer, it was reported that the Swiss watchmaker was gunning to become the motor-racing competition’s official timekeeper, a title previously held by its competitor Rolex.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
News network helicopters, on standby at nearby Van Nuys airport, are not permitted to fly near the area.Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
-
Mash, a Russian Telegram channel thought to have links to Russian law enforcement, published footage purportedly showing a drone flying toward Engels overnight, which could not be independently verified.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Kate was photographed speaking with hospital staff and chemotherapy patients during what was described as a surprise visit to the Marsden, where she’s taken on a role as joint patron to promote groundbreaking cancer research and patient wellbeing.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
-
Days ago, Affleck was photographed embracing his eldest child, daughter Violet, 19, outside the rental.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
But for better or worse, his legacy rests not on forging grand peace treaties — those traditional diplomatic prizes eluded him — but on his role in two wars that often cast him in very different lights.Edward Wong, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
-
Sunlight had begun to fade, casting a shadow on the space.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The hearing was briefly stopped several times by protesters with at least one shouting about the deadly fires in Los Angeles and the role fossil fuels play in global warming.Timothy Gardner, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
-
Authentic marketing isn’t about shouting the loudest but speaking the clearest.Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Every seven minutes or so, another helicopter came by and dropped water that sprinkled over the neighborhood.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
-
Think New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox or San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, and then sprinkle a lot of sazón on it.David Betancourt, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near shoot
Cite this Entry
“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share