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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
María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
The person fatally shot at a party Sunday in Crete Township has been identified as Hammond resident David Velazquez, 20, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
One of Godard’s Swiss friends persuaded a pair of friends in Geneva to lend Godard a 35 mm film camera for the shoot, and one of these Geneva friends also served as cinematographer.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Debuting them in a brief, awkward first flight, like a firework that shoots crooked after being in storage too long.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
The person fatally shot at a party Sunday in Crete Township has been identified as Hammond resident David Velazquez, 20, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Eurovision Song Contest is coming to Asia in 2026, with the Grand Final for the regional off shoot of the competition set to be hosted in Bangkok, Thailand on November 14.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
One of Godard’s Swiss friends persuaded a pair of friends in Geneva to lend Godard a 35 mm film camera for the shoot, and one of these Geneva friends also served as cinematographer.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
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Once North Carolina fired Hubert Davis after five seasons, Billy Donovan immediately rose to the top of the list of favorites to become the next head coach of the storied program.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the reasons American troops would be vulnerable on Kharg Island is its close proximity to the Iranian mainland, from which missiles, drones and artillery could be fired.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But this isn’t about the batters — not even the one who blasted a grand slam that won a fan $25,000.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … NUCLEAR AMBITIONS — Marco Rubio blasts Iranian foreign minister as 'a liar' about missile capabilities.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The crew of Artemis II, gunning for a launch from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening, features what would be the first Black man, first woman and first person from a country other than the United States to ever fly past low-Earth orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Don’t expect the Dodgers to gun for the 2001 Seattle Mariners’ win record of 116.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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By then, red flags were already flying.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pair launched a fundraiser to pay for more helicopter flying hours and advanced search gear.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Emirates have strict laws around photographing evidence of attacks.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bloch hasn’t always been interested in photographing birds.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The first vote will be on advancing an amendment to the SAVE America Act, which would require photo ID to cast a vote.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Of a total of 1,384 ballots cast with 100% of precincts reporting, 926 voted in favor of the referendum and 458 voted against.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The march continues to weave throughout the Plaza on its way back to Mill Creek Park as people shout various chants, blare music, pound on handheld drums and blow whistles.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Malinin shouted and punched the air with relief after finishing the skate.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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After the mac and cheese bakes for 15 minutes, a crisp and tasty topping is sprinkled on top, adding a welcome texture contrast.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nature design motifs are sprinkled throughout the dining room, such as redwood paneling bearing carvings of a redwood tree and a topography map of Kirkwood Mountain, where the Riches like to ski.—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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