Thesaurus results for SHOTS

shots

noun

plural of shot

as in firings

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 attempts

an effort to do or accomplish something let's take another shot at the puzzle

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as in photos

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 shooters

a person skilled in shooting at a target a soldier who's an excellent shot with a rifle

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as in sips

the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time drank a shot of whisky

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as in guesses

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 opportunities

a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place we have a real shot at getting into the championship if we win this next match

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Noun

These Gators pack a considerable punch, with Clayton and Martin as high-volume perimeter shooters and a cadre of elite rebounders muscling this team to second in the country in rebounds per game.

Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Winnipeg’s shooters, Scheifele included, have taken care of the rest, and the team has reaped the rewards.

Murat Ates, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025

Definition of shooters

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