Definitions

one-shot

[wuhn-shot] / ˈwʌnˌʃɒt /

ADJECTIVE

only

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alone

WEAK

apart by oneself exclusive individual isolated lone matchless once in a lifetime one one and only particular peerless single sole solitary solo unaccompanied unequaled unique unparalleled unrivaled

Example Sentences

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There is only one shot at saving them, and everyone wants to get it right.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Rory McIlroy, who built the biggest 36-hole lead in history, wobbled and wilted — one shot in the water, another in the woods — while others surged and made a run at the reigning champion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Phase 1 studies showed that one shot of ORKA-001 lasted long enough to allow dosing twice-a-year—or even once-a-year.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I hadn’t even taken one shot, but it didn’t matter.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

one-shot

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