trapshooter

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Recent Examples of trapshooter Nor would a trapshooter toe the line with eye and ear protection tucked in their vest. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2020 The field included the best American trapshooters in the discipline of Olympic (also called bunker and International) trap. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2020 Last year’s inductees were Olympic medal-winning trapshooter Corey Cogdell, Major League Baseball pitcher Chad Bentz, the Alaska Run for Women and Kodiak’s 2001 state basketball championship team. Anchorage Daily News, 20 Nov. 2019 Gene was a gunsmith, a lifetime member of the NRA, and a champion trapshooter. orlandosentinel.com, 27 Oct. 2019 In all, 463 trapshooters took part, making it likely the largest prep conference tourney in our region and perhaps the state. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 June 2019 Bernau eventually earned a reputation as one of the top female trapshooters in the region, and beyond. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 June 2018 When a trapshooter hits his mark, everyone watching knows it. Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017 Such bunkers are rare in the United States, said Curtis Lynn, an Anchorage trapshooter whose daughter, Abbigail, is teammates with Davey on the Birchwood Bears youth team. Beth Bragg, Alaska Dispatch News, 26 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trapshooter
Noun
  • The former England international joins the growing list of forwards whose efforts to be a leading marksman proved futile.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • Throughout his collegiate career, Fredette was a marksman from beyond the 3-point line, shooting 39 percent from distance.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Moments later, the rookie helps his veteran sharpshooter teammate find his street sign.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
  • Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka can only do so much to upgrade the roster with one free-agency exception, several expiring contracts, sophomore sharpshooter Dalton Knecht, and one first-round pick (2031 or 2032, but not both).
    Jovan Buha, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Coop ended up getting arrested when the murder weapon, a gun, was found in his car — a murder weapon that was planted there by Sam to frame Coop. Related Stories But in the season finale, which released Friday, viewers discovered that there was never a murder.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
  • Ceja reportedly pulled out a gun and shot Joss before fleeing.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Horn could also challenge some of the incumbent talent for a gunner spot on punt coverage as well.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
  • His ability as a punt gunner and run defender helps his projection to become a featured piece of their special teams units during his rookie deal.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Trapshooter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapshooter. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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