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verb

ˈshüt How to pronounce shoot (audio)
Definition of shootnext
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as in to fire
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force BB guns shoot small round metal pellets

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as in to blast
to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force soldiers train extensively to learn to shoot accurately and quickly

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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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shoot

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noun

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as in limb
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 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
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Henton drew his gun and began shooting, firing two sequences of shots. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 The One Media Capital Fund will target Italian and international film and TV production companies that shoot in Italy, supporting their operations, the development of new projects and providing guidance to their growth trajectories. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
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Since then, the group has hosted annual clay shoots to support research into Jaxson’s disease through the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation. — Ciara McCarthy 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Because Luke’s Diner was essentially a wooden frame without insulation—and the cast and crew constantly shuffled in and out the door—the December and January shoots on the backlot could be brutal. — Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
  1. fire
  2. blast
  3. gun
  4. fly
  5. photograph
  6. cast
  7. shout
  8. sprinkle
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  • Less than two weeks after the mines exploded, the North fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile more than 700 kilometers.
    — Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Shattered glass littered sidewalks after rioters smashed and looted thousands of shops, torched cars and buildings, and attacked police, who fired tear gas and water cannons.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
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  • The pledge follows land mine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers; Seoul says North Korea planted the mines, while Pyongyang denies responsibility and threatens retaliation.
    — Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Last month, Senate Democrats blasted what was known of the oil accord and demanded details in a letter to Rubio, Hegseth and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.
    — Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
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  • Billini worked as an analyst for the state court system in the Bronx and was close to retirement when Moore gunned her down, relatives said.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • When Nabers was sidelined, the Giants had a conspicuous lack of offensive game-wreckers, and Dart was routinely out-gunned.
    — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • Multiple flying insects throughout entire food service space.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Matthew Golden and Christian Watson can fly, and playing indoors gives them a chance to show it.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
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  • Fully unveiled on Friday in New Delhi, the 12-month spread was photographed by Sølve Sundsbø, who had shot last year’s edition, as well as by India natives Raghu Rai and Avani Rai.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • He was known for his love of globes, often photographed posing with them, according to The Post.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • The president fielded questions from reporters for nearly 20 minutes after casting his own 2026 votes at the offices of the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Saturday afternoon.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tarantino revealed the most personally meaningful piece of casting in a film filled with great performances — including supporting turns by multiple actors (Austin Butler, Mikey Madison, Sydney Sweeney) who have blown up in the seven years since.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of cast
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  • Hollywell nods in agreement, and shouts out all the graffiti artists and other creatives who are still nearby.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • While one fan shouts criticism at an official’s call at Mira Costa High, Grandma and Grandpa Reis calmly and confidently root for their grandsons, Christian, a running back, and Weston, a linebacker.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of shout
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  • Set the scene The hotel is located in the town of Lenox, home to a balanced blend of family locals with young tourists sprinkled very sparsely throughout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Drizzle with spicy lime dressing and scallion oil and sprinkle with peanuts and sesame seeds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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