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shoot off

[shoot-awf, -of] / ˈʃutˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
VERB
detonate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blast blow up burst explode
STRONG
bang discharge fulminate mushroom
WEAK
kablooey let go push the button touch off va-voom
Antonyms
WEAK
dismantle
VERB
discharge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detonate shoot
STRONG
blast explode fire
WEAK
let off set off
Antonyms
WEAK
hold load

Example Sentences

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However, the Cavs came out of the relay portion tied with Team Antetokounmpo for second place and needed Garland to win a shoot-off with Thanasis to place Cleveland in the final.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2022

But his 33 hits from 40 wasn't enough to challenge for the title, his bronze medal confirmed before Czech pair Jiri Liptak and David Kostelecky entered a shoot-off to take gold and silver respectively.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2021

The match before, Japan lost in a shoot-off to South Korea, with Kim Je-deok’s arrow being closest to the center.

From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2021

Pavlik pushed through all the jet lag, performing well enough for a top-16 finish to qualify for a shoot-off to determine the world champion.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2017

The two met at the club during a local trap-shooting league's annual championship shoot-off tournament.

From US News • Sep. 12, 2016