1
as in gun
a person skilled in shooting at a target
there were eight shooters taking turns at the same target in the final competition
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2
as in photographer
one who takes photographs
he's one of the best shooters of wildlife in all of professional photography
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Noun
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The person then allegedly pointed the gun in the direction of the officers, leading multiple officers to fire their weapons, the highway patrol said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025 -
And then, insult to injury: a misfire from the right-front wheel gun on his second visit, turning what should’ve been a two-second stop into a 6.2-second stall.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Hobbs, who worked as a wedding photographer in Nashville, said that she had been contacted by people who, upon further inquiry, had already exchanged vows.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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David Sachs, a wedding photographer in Northern California, started advertising with the Knot in 2016, after giving up on becoming an actor.—
Adam Iscoe,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Orlando needs shooting and Booker has been a marksman from beyond the arch throughout his career.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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In an interview with Sky Sport before Liverpool’s convincing win over Manchester City earlier this month, Salah—while respecting opposing marksman Erling Haaland’s talents—argued the number nine’s job is more straightforward than hitting the same heights from the wing (German).—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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At least two people were killed and six others were injured when shots rang out near the Tallahassee institution's Student Union, officials said during a press conference.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mervis’ home run, a 396-foot shot to right-center field in the fourth inning, temporarily tied the game at 1-1.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Brigham Young University alumni and donors haven’t had a chance to root on their school in a Sweet 16 game since 2011 when sharpshooter Jimmer Fredette carried the team into the national spotlight.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Brad Sigmon, 67, is scheduled to go in front of a row of sharpshooters on Friday, March 7.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Shooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooter. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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