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as in firing
a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece
cannon operators often had to use several shots to figure out the range of their targets
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as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
took a shot of his family for the scrapbook
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as in shooter
a person skilled in shooting at a target
a soldier who's an excellent shot with a rifle
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as in guess
an opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence
I have no idea what's different about you, but I'll take a shot: you cut your hair?
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as in fired
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
BB guns shoot small round metal pellets
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as in drilled
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 sped
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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as in photographed
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in cast
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in shouted
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 sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in sent
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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Recent Examples of shot
Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
If the justices uphold the ban, a deal with Trump might just be TikTok’s last shot at survival.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Shoutout to the 38 Republicans who shot the bill down in the House while being threatened & blackmailed.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The pristine press shots of this one don't really do it justice; photos from Tom's Hardware of the case on the show floor do a better job of conveying just how chaotic this thing looks in person.
—Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
If the justices uphold the ban, a deal with Trump might just be TikTok’s last shot at survival.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Both films were shot back to back, so the same top-notch storytelling and able performances are present.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Shoutout to the 38 Republicans who shot the bill down in the House while being threatened & blackmailed.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
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Ivanov's arrest and firing came at a similar time to the detention and dismissal of other senior military officials, including the former deputy chief of the Russian general staff, Lieutenant General Vadim Shamarin.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Caldwell's apology and news of his firing prompted a wave of celebration and mockery by sports fans on social media.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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That's because Blue Origin aims to recover the first stage of the New Glenn rocket, and sea states in the Atlantic Ocean have been unsuitable for an initial attempt to catch the first stage booster on a drone ship.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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All morning, firefighting helicopters and airplanes dropped water and fire retardant on fire lines not far from the 405 Freeway in an attempt to prevent flames from engulfing more neighborhoods.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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This website is being updated with photos of properties as our partners at CalFire complete their assessments.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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Kim and Her Girls Chicago showed off her sweet smile while posing for a photo with her mom and sister.Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Think clean, refreshing sips rather than sugary sweetness.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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In addition to retail, guests can look forward to free sips at the Tasting Bar and customizing their finds at the Gift Bar.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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How long this outperformance can last is anyone’s guess.Nick Sargen, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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If the partnership with Randle isn’t quite there, my guess is the Wolves will look to reshuffle the decks a bit, either by letting Randle walk in free agency or looking to trade him.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The clock is ticking, but the opportunity to strike the right deal is still within reach.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Since its launch nearly a year ago, Dub has offered users the opportunity to track and copy the investment portfolios of people ranging from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman.Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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In England, experts unearthed eight stone balls fired from catapults during Henry III’s siege of Kenilworth Castle in 1266.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Bears offense struggled under coordinator Shane Waldron, so he was fired.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Based on estimates from the University of Florida Election Lab, about 70 percent or more of Wisconsin's voting-eligible population cast ballots in each presidential election from 2008 to 2024, while at least 52 percent voted in each midterm from 2010 to 2022.Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The two are cast as Spiderman and MJ for Marvel’s reboot of the Spider-Man franchise.Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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