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shoot

[shoot] / ʃut /
VERB
discharge a projectile, often to injure or kill
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blast execute explode fire hit hurl kill launch murder open fire
STRONG
bag barrage bombard catapult dispatch emit expel fling gun ignite loose plug pop project propel pump torpedo trigger zap
WEAK
bring down drop the hammer let fly let go with open up pick off pull the trigger set off throw lead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bear create fail
STRONG
conceal hold keep withhold
WEAK
backfire walk
VERB
dash
Synonyms
STRONGEST
charge chase pass reach run rush
STRONG
boil bolt dart flash fling fly gallop hotfoot hurry hurtle lash race scoot speed spring spurt streak tear whisk whiz
WEAK
skirr
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail lose retreat
STRONG
dawdle delay slow stay wait walk
WEAK
backfire

Example Sentences

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If spot prices shoot higher, that can more than make up for the slimmer profit that the company garners from its long-term contracts, which it offers at a low cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The shoot downs and the high-risk mission required to recover both crew members signal a more dangerous phase of the conflict, with direct confrontations increasing and no clear off-ramp in sight.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In Iran, they are most likely to have been involved in Defensive Counter Air roles to shoot down Iranian drones and cruise missiles.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“Tech just kind of fits the shoot first, ask questions later profile of a stock that’s going to be sold in this environment,” Belton said.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“I don’t believe a hamster can shoot a rubber band,” she said sternly.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney