as in gun
a person who shoots at another person from a hidden place
The soldiers were attacked by a sniper.
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Noun
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And second, those engaging in gun violence do so after curfew, hence the need for curfews and stronger police presence at night.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025 -
On July 7, the Marion County Prosecutor's Office announced charges against four teens who were found downtown with guns around the time of the shooting.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
Noun
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All districts were open to riflemen and bowmen alike.—
Ray Alt,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
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Shortly after, a procession of riflemen and a statue of the Virgin Mary are paraded from San Geronimo de Taos church in front of more than 1,000 onlookers.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Three crew members — the bombardier, navigator and gunner — parachuted to safety and wound up in a German prisoner of war camp.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Ward would slide into action in the event of injury, and Thomas gives the Vikings a reliable gunner in punt coverage.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Helicopter sharpshooters removed over 1,200 sheep in just one week of aerial hunting.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Flagg’s success could change the club’s trajectory similarly to the way Golden State transformed under sharpshooter Steph Curry, who captured four NBA titles and the attention of Gen Z basketball fans worldwide.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2025
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“Sniper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniper. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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