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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
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
In the last decade, the F.D.A. approved new forms of the drug that can be given as a shot weekly or even once a month, so patients can avoid the hassle of having to take it daily.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Shoutout to the 38 Republicans who shot the bill down in the House while being threatened & blackmailed.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
There’s camera angles that will remind you of important shots from the first film.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
In the last decade, the F.D.A. approved new forms of the drug that can be given as a shot weekly or even once a month, so patients can avoid the hassle of having to take it daily.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
Both films were shot back to back, so the same top-notch storytelling and able performances are present.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Shoutout to the 38 Republicans who shot the bill down in the House while being threatened & blackmailed.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shot
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But people who work in civil rights warn the firings are part of a broad attempt to dismantle the infrastructure for addressing systemic inequalities in America.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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Here in Denver, 10 environmental justice workers at EPA were just put on administrative leave, with the strong implication that more firings are to come.—
Megan Schrader,
The Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2025
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Miguel’s third successful 3-pointer in as many attempts gave them an 18-13 lead, and a pair of free throws by Rice inflated that advantage to 20-14.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some grocery chains, including Trader Joe’s and Kroger, have placed limits on the amount of eggs shoppers can purchase in an attempt to address the shortage.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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And here’s the kicker: Those photos were AP photos, credited to Nick Út.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Check out photos of quality time spent with Lola and Zahra, who are now beautiful twentysomethings.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Pair any dish with a sip from their impressive wine and cocktail menu, and you're set for a delicious evening.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
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Fans have four chances (Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28) to grab their free sip.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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And my guess is that the gap between men’s and women’s performances has been rapidly closing in the last decade with the development of a real professional sports league, and the possibility of endorsements on top of a (smallish) salary.—
Megan Schrader,
The Denver Post,
9 Feb. 2025
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Exactly when that shift would occur was anyone’s guess.—
Alexandra M. Lord,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Through multiple firings, Trump is setting up opportunities for courts to reconsider that decision.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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And parking garages always have the opportunity to surprise.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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In England, experts unearthed eight stone balls fired from catapults during Henry III’s siege of Kenilworth Castle in 1266.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Bears offense struggled under coordinator Shane Waldron, so he was fired.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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For Shao New York’s Monday night show, founder and designer Shao Yang cast solely AAPI models at the House of the Red Pearl restaurant.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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So Gentle and Results-Driven 21 Best Korean Skin-Care Products on Amazon for Glass Skin, Stat Now, watch the XO, Kitty cast spill secrets after sipping the truth serum: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shot. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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