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Definitions

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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So they’re like, “Oh, we can shoot some into your butt cheek.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

Delle Donne became the first player in league history to shoot more than 50% from the field, 40% from three-point range and 90% from the free-throw line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"When you shoot and can't even hit the goal, you're not going to go far. When it comes to taking the game home, Italy just doesn't get there anymore."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Everybody stood by to see who he’d invite to shoot the first one.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck