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as in to gun
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 to fly
to proceed or move quickly
some show-off shot past all the other skiers on the slope
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
shooting the lakeside scene while the light lasted
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as in to cast
to throw or give off
suddenly the old, broken-down toaster began shooting out sparks
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as in to shout
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 to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
hazel eyes that were brown shot with green
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as in to send
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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as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
there'd be a shoot of pain from that molar whenever I bit down
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Recent Examples of shoot
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 May 2025
Capitana will feature an international cast, with the shoot taking place in multiple countries — Malta, Italy, Serbia and Germany are among the locations currently under consideration.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Sometimes these shoots extend to the outdoor patio, draped in hanging strings of wisteria, where its own grill awaits.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
The six-week shoot took place on location in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Kent.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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The process was so intense for her that her hair gradually became gray as the shoot progressed.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 May 2025
Capitana will feature an international cast, with the shoot taking place in multiple countries — Malta, Italy, Serbia and Germany are among the locations currently under consideration.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Sometimes these shoots extend to the outdoor patio, draped in hanging strings of wisteria, where its own grill awaits.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
The six-week shoot took place on location in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Kent.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
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Forensic evidence found at the scene indicated both brothers fired a weapon.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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The Suns fired 2022 Coach of the Year Monty Williams that summer, replacing him with Frank Vogel — who had just won a title with the Los Angeles Lakers two years prior.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Utah was on fire, blasting the listless Phoenix team in the first three games before dropping the meaningless final.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Twins saw their lead slip away late when J.P. Crawford blasted a two-run home run off reliever Jorge Alcala in the seventh inning but came back, again, with Trevor Larnach tying the game up in the ninth inning for the second consecutive day.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2025
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Five standout aged rums are gunning for the crown of World’s Best Rum at the 2025 SFWSC.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Irvine Mayor Larry Agran is once again gunning for a veterans cemetery at the Great Park.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
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This technology allows even those with limited flying experience to handle the bike safely and confidently.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Perez was intentionally walked to load the bases, but the Royals stranded all three runners as Maikel Garcia flew out to right field.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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Beginning in 1874, patients were photographed upon admission and release.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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Her sheer ensemble isn’t the first one she’s been photographed in this week.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Pretty much everyone today who is prominent in casting was an aspiring director or actor and fell into the profession.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Something else that could potentially cast a shadow over the U.S. and China’s trade negotiations is Trump’s recent targeting of international students studying in the U.S., which impacts Chinese nationals.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Shoppers drag pushcarts through dozens of fruit and vegetable stalls as vendors shout prices on loop, in a rhythm.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Passengers allegedly held onto the ride’s safety bars and shouted for help as many reported feeling dizzy, dehydrated, and increasingly panicked as the minutes turned into hours.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Remove from the heat and sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let stand for about 5 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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It’s topped with various treats like toffee pieces, caramel popcorn, and golden star sprinkles.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 June 2025
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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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