Guessing and Shot

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Guessing noun - An estimate based on little or no information.

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Shot is a synonym for guessing. In some cases you can use "Shot" instead a noun "Guessing".

Nearby Words: guess, guessed

Shot noun - An opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence.

Usage example: I have no idea what's different about you, but I'll take a shot: you cut your hair?

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Guessing is a synonym for shot. You can use "Guessing" instead a noun "Shot".

They threaten repeatedly to kill someone and at one point appear to have shot someone, but it's all just an act to keep everyone guessing.

Source: Film / Inside Man
Comments: An excellently-written one-shot that kept me guessing until the end.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Sherlock
He was quickly proved wrong; their guests were the Manc Union paintball team, two members of whom appeared from the sides of the studio after guessing had begun and shot Phil and Jonathan in the backside.

Source: Series / They Think It's All Over

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