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Recent Examples of gunshot
Emergency crews transported McKinzie to be treated for the gunshot wound, while police took Bledsoe into custody.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
He was hospitalized for his gunshot wound following the incident, and is in stable condition per KNBC reporting.
—Sophie Clark
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Where each homicide has occurred so far in 2025 (through July 19)
Most homicide victims in Chicago died as the result of gunshot wounds.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Seeing as one of my ER doctors did, seeing 12 or more patient young teenagers coming in with gunshot wounds, the head and neck, all at the same time.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 21 July 2025
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
He was hospitalized for his gunshot wound following the incident, and is in stable condition per KNBC reporting.
—Sophie Clark
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Where each homicide has occurred so far in 2025 (through July 19)
Most homicide victims in Chicago died as the result of gunshot wounds.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Seeing as one of my ER doctors did, seeing 12 or more patient young teenagers coming in with gunshot wounds, the head and neck, all at the same time.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunshot
Noun
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Interestingly, in 1999, U.S. Secretary of Defense William Cohen announced several multi-billion-dollar arms deals to the Middle East, which included a Patriot PAC-3 missile system, then still under development, for Egypt.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The Defense Department’s Fiscal 2026 budget proposal allocates $25 billion for a Golden Dome, a version of Israel’s Iron Dome, to protect Americans from missiles.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Property owners should: Secure loose objects: Patio furniture, grills, tools and other items can become dangerous projectiles in hurricane-force winds.—
Craig M. Goldenfarb,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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After being hit in the face by a projectile, Tezcacoatl’s jaw was wired shut.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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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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As Blurton explains it, in the strength world, load and velocity often have an inverse relationship.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Too much nitrogen fosters loads of vegetative (leaf and shoot) growth and little reproductive (flower and fruit) growth.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
Noun
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It was tied at 57 after Dominique Sutton missed an inside shot, with KU rebounding the ball.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
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An investigation determined ex-Louisville police detective Myles Cosgrove fired the shots that resulted in Taylor's death.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
22 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
Noun
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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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The British pop star and producer had an intimate wedding ceremony on Saturday, reportedly exchanging vows in front of about 20 guests.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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With celebrities and pop culture icons showcasing their Labubu collections on social media, Labubu has become a cult toy especially with Gen Z. PopMart has very few retail locations in the US and toys are sold out very quickly online.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Gunshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunshot. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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