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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
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Gill saved the first shot of a penalty shootout at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Paraguay defeated Germany following a 1-1 draw, 4-3 on penalty kicks.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The young boy allegedly picked up a firearm that was stored under a mattress and shot the 7-month-old infant in the head, according to court documents.
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Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Rays outfielder Ryan Vilade followed Caminero with a solo shot of his own off Cameron.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Gill saved the first shot of a penalty shootout at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Paraguay defeated Germany following a 1-1 draw, 4-3 on penalty kicks.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Verb
Written for the screen and directed by Nolan, The Odyssey is the first film to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras, using brand-new technology.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The young boy allegedly picked up a firearm that was stored under a mattress and shot the 7-month-old infant in the head, according to court documents.
—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
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Nieporte filed a federal lawsuit in May against human resources company ADP Totalsource for its role in his firing, seeking at least $30 million.
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Such blindsiding firings aren't limited to struggling employees; experienced professionals and executives are also abruptly dismissed due to shifting business priorities, restructuring, or leadership changes.
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No one expects Moreno to spend like the Dodgers do (and even Walter’s fellow owners want a salary cap in an attempt to stop the Dodgers).
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One interception attempt resulted in a large explosion that spectacularly blew the roof off a fuel tank.
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First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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The woman provided police and Globo with photos of her injuries.
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The house old-fashioned can be made with bourbon or gin and is a much slower sip.
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Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners.
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Our best guess is that there might be a little bit of recognition for the youngest generations, too, watching all those clips — as in, Holy cow, Austin Powers was real!
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Who starts opposite him at the other safety spot is anyone’s guess at this point.
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Garibay’s one-handed save denied Jonathan Ricketts a sure goal in the 64th minute, and Moon pulled a 30-yard opportunity off a poor corner kick clearance just wide left.
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The event also gave Kansas City’s Ghanaian residents an opportunity to introduce others to Jama, the tradition of singing, chanting and dancing that has long been intertwined with Ghanaian soccer culture and community celebrations.
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None of the ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine on Monday were shot down by air defenses, according to data from its air force, which said 29 ballistic missiles and 18 attack drones had struck 34 locations across the country.
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Often, good employees are fired not for poor performance, but due to factors like budget cuts or management's avoidance of critical feedback.
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The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
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On his way to 25 points, Acuff made some sharp pick-and-roll reads, drilled some midrange pull-ups and drew a few and-1s.
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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