as in shooter
a person skilled in shooting at a target
the police stationed sharpshooters on rooftops all along the route of the presidential motorcade
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Recent Examples of sharpshooter
Flagg’s success could change the club’s trajectory similarly to the way Golden State transformed under sharpshooter Steph Curry, who captured four NBA titles and the attention of Gen Z basketball fans worldwide.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
Detroit Pistons point guard Dennis Schröder picked up his dribble and looked to toss a pass at sharpshooter Malik Beasley, who is far beyond the 3-point arc.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That’s how most others in the gym felt, too — even if the luminary sharpshooter never put on a uniform.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
But the sharpshooter struggled mightily for much of these playoffs until finally breaking through on Monday for a 21-point performance.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 May 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
Detroit Pistons point guard Dennis Schröder picked up his dribble and looked to toss a pass at sharpshooter Malik Beasley, who is far beyond the 3-point arc.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
That’s how most others in the gym felt, too — even if the luminary sharpshooter never put on a uniform.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
But the sharpshooter struggled mightily for much of these playoffs until finally breaking through on Monday for a 21-point performance.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpshooter
Noun
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Mihailovic recorded his third assist of the game — a season high for the marksman — in the 59th minute with a corner kick to center back Andreas Maxsø, who used an awkward bounce on the header to bag his first goal of the season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Propelling the stirring story is a chilling sequence where the marksman has his sights on a target 3,815 meters (2.37 miles) away, an unprecedented distance for a successful hit.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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According to court documents and security camera footage used in the prosecution, the incident escalated when Orona, driving an SUV, pulled up alongside Milligan's vehicle and fired a gun out of an open window, striking Milligan in the head.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
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The officer, who was not in uniform, pulled out a gun to protect himself, and a shootout ensued.—
Bill Melugin , Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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“Sharpshooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpshooter. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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