1
as in gun
a person skilled in shooting at a target
there were eight shooters taking turns at the same target in the final competition
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2
as in photographer
one who takes photographs
he's one of the best shooters of wildlife in all of professional photography
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Noun
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Some agents, reportedly with guns drawn, took Jaimes into custody.—
Billal Rahman,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025 -
Barney said the priorities of the Omaha initiative are to bring community and stakeholders together, reduce gun violence and build more positive relationships between the community and the police.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our first looks photographer Acielle Tanbetova is backstage to give a first glance at all the best accessory, beauty, and close-up shots from the fall 2025 shows in Paris.—
Acielle/Style Du Monde,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Her photographer partner Paul Allen often supplies photos for her features.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In an interview with Sky Sport before Liverpool’s convincing win over Manchester City earlier this month, Salah—while respecting opposing marksman Erling Haaland’s talents—argued the number nine’s job is more straightforward than hitting the same heights from the wing (German).—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Bulldogs were hardly marksmen from that spot either but made a more respectable 20 of 29.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While one shot is 93% effective at warding off the virus, two offer up to 97% protection.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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UConn missed another five shots in a row after their run, but the team managed to claim its first lead of the game in the final seconds of the first quarter after sophomores KK Arnold and Ashlynn Shade checked in off the bench.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Horned Frogs held Baylor to just two points in the first five minutes of the fourth quarter while their sharpshooters finally came alive.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
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The 6-foot-6 sharpshooter previously broke out against Auburn to the tune of six 3s and a career-high 18 points but has been in and out of Duke’s lineup because of his slight frame and suspect defense.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Shooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shooter. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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