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as in launching
to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force
BB guns shoot small round metal pellets
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as in blasting
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 drilling
to strike with a missile from a gun
hunters can shoot deer only during the legally specified open season
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4
as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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5
as in photographing
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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6
as in casting
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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7
as in shouting
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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8
as in sprinkling
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in sending
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 shooting
Andrea Klick, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2025
Each filmmaker will receive a production grant along with an iPhone 16 Pro Max and MacBook Pro for shooting and editing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The starters kept their lead steady, running in transition and limiting the Grizzlies to abysmal shooting from behind the arc.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division, homicide detectives and investigators from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the police shooting.
—Andrea Klick, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2025
Each filmmaker will receive a production grant along with an iPhone 16 Pro Max and MacBook Pro for shooting and editing.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Green, who’s shooting 45% from 3 this season, hit a pair of triples early in the third quarter, making Friday his fourth straight game with multiple 3s.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
The starters kept their lead steady, running in transition and limiting the Grizzlies to abysmal shooting from behind the arc.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shooting
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Ivanov's arrest and firing came at a similar time to the detention and dismissal of other senior military officials, including the former deputy chief of the Russian general staff, Lieutenant General Vadim Shamarin.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Caldwell's apology and news of his firing prompted a wave of celebration and mockery by sports fans on social media.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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One spring day in Paris many years ago, my wife, Diana, a most penetrating photographer, capable of seeing like no one else, decided, as an experiment, to walk across the city blindfolded.Hisham Matar, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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Since the war began in Gaza, more than six months ago, the Israeli magazine +972 has published some of the most penetrating reporting on the Israel Defense Forces’ conduct.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
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Republicans often invoke Soros's name in campaign rhetoric, casting him as a symbol of elite liberal influence.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Speaking of voters, as one of the 50 AP voters, I am stressed about casting my ballot for league MVP this year.Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Mushrooms sold from a truck in a Salinas parking lot turned out to be poisonous, sending three people to the hospital, California health officials warned.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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The seismic move was sending off Anarumo.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The National World War II Museum Arguably the best World War II museum in the world, this comprehensive collection tells the story of the war that changed the world through impressive multimedia experiences, immersive exhibits, and an eye-popping number of artifacts and first-person detail.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Teased by Russo about the eye-popping value of the contract, Smith dismissed a report earlier this month by The Athletic pegging it at $120 million, going on to briefly elaborate on his dealmaking approach.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the dust of Liverpool’s dock road and the huge lorries rolling in and out of the city’s port, the glass panels of Everton’s new home at the Bramley-Moore Dock sparkle impressively, radiating ambition.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Those affected may have chronic low back pain, stiffness, and radiating pain into the buttocks or legs, aggravated by activities that involve bending or lifting.Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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Pre-boxing make sense for storing, transporting and launching small attack drones, by the dozen or by the hundred.David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Shooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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