Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shotgunned
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That was apparent even in the first period, as the Canucks — a team that’s struggled enormously all season to generate looks and scoring chances — peppered their old teammate DeSmith with all manner of quality chances.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Sarah’s demise happens early on in the film, but her presence is still peppered throughout via flashbacks, momentary flashes mid-scene and photographic reminders.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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The war has destroyed vast areas of Gaza, displaced most of the population and left nearly everyone dependent on international aid.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the first incident, a tornado completely destroyed the building.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Franklin fire in Malibu, California, has blazed through six miles, prompting thousands of evacuation orders.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin fire in Malibu, California, has blazed through six miles, prompting thousands of evacuation orders.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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Firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of Roberts Cut Off Road after receiving several calls about a fire at that location.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
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On top of it all, this Reacher guy brilliantly dispatched with the small army of McCabe’s men who’d been sent to hunt down and kill the former MP.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Shotgunned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shotgunned. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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