shot at

NOUN

likelihood

Synonyms

STRONGEST

possibility probability prospect tendency trend

STRONG

direction liability likeliness plausibility presumption reasonableness toss-up

WEAK

coin flip even break fair shake fifty-fifty fighting chance good chance long shot outside chance strong possibility

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unlikelihood

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Now, Replimune has another shot at getting its experimental treatment approved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

"The soldiers outside shot at it, and managed to knock it out of the air. They saved us, thank god."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“I thought about trying for secretary, but why should I limit myself when I have a shot at president?”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan