1
as in fires
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
BB guns shoot small round metal pellets
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3
as in pops
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
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4
as in rushes
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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as in photographs
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in casts
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in shouts
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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8
as in sprinkles
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in sends
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 limbs
a branch of a main stem especially of a plant
collected the most tender shoots for the vegetable dish he was making
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as in pains
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 shoots
John Hollinger, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Only one team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, shoots the deep ball with more accuracy than the Knicks this season.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Players hunt for treasure around a tropical island while an angry volcano god shoots marbles at the pieces trying to knock players down.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The gunman comes up behind Thompson and shoots him in the back, Kenny said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Working from Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about two Black friends living in the Jim Crow-era South, Ross shoots this reform-school drama in first person — literally through the points of view of Elwood (Ethan Herisse) and Turner (Brandon Wilson).
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Cinematographer Marius Panduru shoots the film with a fairly elementary, straightforward grammar, the lush environs of the Aegean sea minimized by what becomes a stately drama where shots feel more like coverage than thoughtful.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
The web shoots out far too quickly for an insect to make an escape.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Luther shoots Cyrus, blames the Warriors and then watches the fun unfold.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
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The Suns just kind of slowly dribble up the court and then meander with the ball until either Durant or Devin Booker shoots a jump shot.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Only one team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, shoots the deep ball with more accuracy than the Knicks this season.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Players hunt for treasure around a tropical island while an angry volcano god shoots marbles at the pieces trying to knock players down.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The gunman comes up behind Thompson and shoots him in the back, Kenny said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Working from Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about two Black friends living in the Jim Crow-era South, Ross shoots this reform-school drama in first person — literally through the points of view of Elwood (Ethan Herisse) and Turner (Brandon Wilson).
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Cinematographer Marius Panduru shoots the film with a fairly elementary, straightforward grammar, the lush environs of the Aegean sea minimized by what becomes a stately drama where shots feel more like coverage than thoughtful.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
The web shoots out far too quickly for an insect to make an escape.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Luther shoots Cyrus, blames the Warriors and then watches the fun unfold.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoots
Verb
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However, Denzel Washington pops up in Supporting Actor.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Jan. 2025
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Doing so allows the blade to slide through until the pin pops back up into the next notch in line – or into the empty space in front of the insert – thus holding the blade securely in place until the bead is pressed again.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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The decision, paired with general manager Chris Drury’s open-for-business memo that mentioned Kreider by name, casts doubt over the 33-year-old’s future with the organization.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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But his return nonetheless casts a pall on global climate efforts.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
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After a short wait, one of the pilots sends back live video of a Russian soldier, his form clearly visible.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Watchdog sends clear message to ‘sanctuary’ officials.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages, according to the NWS.—
Martha McHardy,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Make a plan in case of utility outages High winds and ice accumulation have the potential to bring down tree limbs, in turn endangering power lines around the metro.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
3 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Conversations launches on January 14, 2025 at Lightroom London.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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India launches space docking demonstration mission.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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Dylan rejects Seeger’s sermon, takes the stage, and blasts the old folk establishment with his electric Stratocaster.—
Nina Silber / Made by History,
TIME,
25 Dec. 2024
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Continue reading … BLOWING THE WHISTLE – Coach blasts CFB's transfer portal as player leaves ahead of big game.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Instead, progress begins locally and radiates outward.—
Claire Foley,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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As the calendar turns its page from 2024 to 2025, the astronomical energy that radiates the cosmos will have a different effect on each of our lives.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
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The Drift Away emits a soft, loopless stream of white noise and features three light settings to act as a night light for your little one (or yourself).—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
20 Dec. 2024
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Burning gas indoors emits nitrogen dioxide, which is linked to a range of negative health consequences, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension.—
Susan Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Shoots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoots. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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