a shot

ADVERB

each

Synonyms

STRONGEST

all individually respectively separately

WEAK

a pop a throw aside by the every per per capita per head per person per unit proportionately singly without exception

Antonyms

STRONGEST

together

Example Sentences

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In an exhilarating US Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, Hull posted a record-equalling weekend charge while finishing a shot shy of Nelly Korda's winning total.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Then, while restating her support of White, Clark leveled a shot at fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Damodaran also is taking a shot at those who complain about the stretched valuation metrics.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

And instead of toiling away for a moribund franchise, Garrett will now have a shot at a Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Guess it’s funny that a sixteen-year-old girl in a Darth Vader hoodie thinks she’s got a shot in the Ring.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

a shot

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