Definitions

one-shot

[wuhn-shot] / ˈwʌnˌʃɒt /

ADJECTIVE

only

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alone

WEAK

apart by oneself exclusive individual isolated lone matchless once in a lifetime one one and only particular peerless single sole solitary solo unaccompanied unequaled unique unparalleled unrivaled

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This time it happened with James, despite being on the court for nearly 11 of the 12 minutes in the quarter, making all of one shot with no rebounds, one turnover and a minus-13 rating.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

There is only one shot at saving them, and everyone wants to get it right.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Phase 1 studies showed that one shot of ORKA-001 lasted long enough to allow dosing twice-a-year—or even once-a-year.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

MacIntyre led on 14 under par, one shot clear of the chasing pack, when the third round belated ended on Sunday, after storms curtailed Saturday's play.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

I whack the ball so hard it flies up over the boundary, and I score six runs with just that one shot.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

one-shot

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