as in ball
a usually round or cone-shaped little piece of lead made to be fired from a firearm
it is possible to make your own bullets, but it takes a lot of patience and some extra money
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Recent Examples of bullet
The book also shoots plastic bullets and features a mirror for observing enemies.
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Molly Young, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The bullet had entered 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson’s midsection, exited high on her back, passed through the chair behind her and lodged in the wall.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
He remains deeply saddened by the death of his favorite politician, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, felled by an assassin's bullets.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
During testimony, Ephron said one bullet grazed his left hand, leaving visible wounds under his knuckles.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
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Molly Young, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The bullet had entered 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson’s midsection, exited high on her back, passed through the chair behind her and lodged in the wall.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
He remains deeply saddened by the death of his favorite politician, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, felled by an assassin's bullets.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
During testimony, Ephron said one bullet grazed his left hand, leaving visible wounds under his knuckles.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullet
Noun
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By combining lifting and lymphatic techniques, the ball also decongests the skin and reduces puffiness around the eyes.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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So while that included a pair of Wiggins turnovers as well as a missed Wiggins 3-point attempt in the opening minutes, the ball continued to funnel to the former Warriors forward, who then followed up with a pair of 3-point conversions.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Last week, the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs donated armored police vehicles, along with weapons, ammunition and other gear.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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During a traffic stop, authorities found a loaded 9mm Walther handgun and ammunition, the Justice Department said.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Its smooth shell is made from three layers of polycarbonate (a hard-to-break plastic shell) to protect the bag’s integrity and your belongings.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2025
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Harris-Pincus also cautioned that bacteria could enter through the pores of the shell itself.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The customizable flavor cartridges turn water into zero-calorie, zero-sugar electrolyte drinks, energy drinks and tea.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The cartridge contains a polymer material that traps odor molecules that are later released for chemical analysis.—
Sarah Everts,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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The pellet was shot at the window facing her backyard.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The injuries included five separate wounds, with one pellet landing less than an inch from her right eye.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullet. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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