ONE-SHOT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

one-shot

adjective

ˈwən-ˌshät

Definition of one-shot

as in occasional

happening only once this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance

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Recent Examples of one-shot Hovland, who went into the final round with a one-shot lead over Scheffler, found himself two back when play was halted by a pounding rain and lightning in the area, both of them in the fairway on the 14th hole. — ABC News, 28 June 2026 Ellie Bushnell of Oklahoma State and Megha Ganne from Stanford are tied for the individual lead, holding a one-shot edge after posting rounds of 68 (-4). — Wire Report, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026 The scene, in which Daredevil breaks out the Swordsman (Tony Dalton) and others from a detention center run by the Anti-Vigilante Task Force, was not initially planned as a one-shot. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026 With her one-shot victory over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez, who tied for second at 7-under 277, the 27-year-old Korda became just the ninth women’s golfer to secure four major championships before age 28. — Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-shot

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Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.

— Katie North, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of occasional

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For example, consider the creation of the Mona Lisa—this one-off bespoke piece of work is beautiful, but not repeatable or scaleable.

— Craig West, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The 1,578 hp roadster is the latest one-off calling card from the French marque’s Sur Mesure division, which specializes in customization.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 June 2026

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