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
There were bullet holes in the Ford Fusion — the victim’s vehicle — through the rear passenger-side window, and blood spatters on the rear passenger door, according to the probable cause statement.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Bell held his brother in his arms and tried to plug the bullet holes in his chest with his fingers.
—The Marshall Project, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
The president was grazed in the ear by one of the bullets, while one rallygoer was killed and two others were critically wounded in the shooting.
—July 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
Upon its return from the moon, it is estimated that Orion will travel at around 25,000 miles per hour, 30 times as fast as a speeding bullet.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for bullet
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Bell held his brother in his arms and tried to plug the bullet holes in his chest with his fingers.
—The Marshall Project, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
The president was grazed in the ear by one of the bullets, while one rallygoer was killed and two others were critically wounded in the shooting.
—July 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
Upon its return from the moon, it is estimated that Orion will travel at around 25,000 miles per hour, 30 times as fast as a speeding bullet.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullet
Noun
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So, the point guard doesn't have to give up the ball and get it back.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury and Monique Billings #25 of the Golden State Valkyries both attempt to catch the ball during the second quarter at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Kyrylo Budanov, head of DIU, said that Russia's ally North Korea currently supplies up to 40 percent of Moscow's ammunition.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Among the items police took from the apartment were 25 cell phones, two media players, headphones, two computer towers, a journal, a hard drive, some live ammunition... and a wig.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The bag uses a durable, water-resistant outer shell to keep your gear dry and utilizes Babolat's eco-conscious, dye-free lining that also protects against temperature changes.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The Allies fired a million and a half shells in the week before the Battle of the Somme.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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While at the crash scene, personnel determined that there was an unspent cartridge used for the ejection seats in the jet.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
23 July 2025
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The cartridge is factory pre-aligned for precise tracking, smooth tonal balance and reduced distortion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Six detainees told the Herald that officers had launched crowd-control grenades and sprayed what appeared to them as rubber bullets or pellets into a room with about 50 detainees in April in response to their protests over lack of water, food, and medication.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
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With over 30 years in grill manufacturing—and the last decade spent pushing innovation in the pellet grill sector—Z Grills has built products for major industry players.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullet. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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