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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
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Start by removing the weakest shoots, both old ones and new ones, cutting them back to the base.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Corbet also made the nearly 3 1/2-hour film for a stunningly low production budget of $10 million in a 33-day production shoot (per Slate), which is something the Academy membership can’t overlook.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Guerrero, who had worked with many star clients—and contributed to last year’s Glamour cover shoot with Christina Aguilera—died unexpectedly at only 34 years old.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
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The outing followed the couple's latest commercial shoot together, when Brittany shared a mirror selfie with her team, snaps of their separate dressing room doors and another image of the three-time Super Bowl champion holding containers of her breast milk while en route to the filming location.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Start by removing the weakest shoots, both old ones and new ones, cutting them back to the base.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Corbet also made the nearly 3 1/2-hour film for a stunningly low production budget of $10 million in a 33-day production shoot (per Slate), which is something the Academy membership can’t overlook.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Guerrero, who had worked with many star clients—and contributed to last year’s Glamour cover shoot with Christina Aguilera—died unexpectedly at only 34 years old.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoot
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Ødegaard fired in another goal midway through the second half and later played a brilliant ball to Riccardo Calafiori, who completed the rout on 85 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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So we’re introduced to Joseph, freshly fired from a menial job and stepping into a world that doesn’t want him.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Suarez blasted a pass out to the top of the box to a wide-open Messi.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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And then, on the second pitch, Teel blasted a monster home run to right field.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Warriors, equipped with Jimmy Butler, are gunning for the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference playoff race.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
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With most of the starters on the bench and Wiggins gunning for 40 points late in the fourth quarter, Monk went to the halfcourt line to say something to teammate Mason Jones.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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But when the goodbyes were over, Norris got a plane and flew down to meet the Sabres in South Florida.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ramsey flies more than 400,000 miles per year and has traveled to all 7 continents, 50 U.S. states and 173 of the United Nations countries.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Kravitz was also photographed with Centineo a few weeks ago in New York, as the two left Danielle Haim’s birthday party, according to the Daily Mail.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2025
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For the campaign, Pierre Toussaint photographed Lulu Wood, who’s been the face of Tom Ford.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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The answer is surely not a failure of casting ambition.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Paul Reiser returned to play his role, but James Spader stepped in to fill Kevin Bacon’s shoes and Michael Madsen was cast in the part played by Mickey Rourke.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Green shouted that the president did not have a mandate to cut Medicaid.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Also, shout out to Roan's left thumbnail, which is currently swathed in a Band-Aid.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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If desired, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top for an extra flavor kick.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Inside, you’re greeted by a massive vintage armoire; several more candelabras are sprinkled throughout.—
Michael Cuby,
Them,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Shoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoot. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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