LONG SHOT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

long shot

noun

Definition of long shot

as in dark horse

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sure thing

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Recent Examples of long shot Earning a spot in the Warriors’ regular season rotation is a long shot, but Olbrich is a prime candidate to join the Santa Cruz G League team and develop under the tutelage of that arm of the Golden State organization. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 With Simon out of the net, Doue wound up for a long shot just outside the box, but Simon recovered and saved the shot in the 81st minute. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 Merino came on in the 86th minute and scored on his second touch of the match, charging into the box and pouncing after Lammens spilled a rebound of Pau Cubarsí's long shot. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Merino came on in the 86th minute and scored on his second touch of the match, charging into the box and pouncing after Lammens spilled a rebound of Pau Cubarsí’s long shot. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for long shot

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Noun

Canales’ acknowledgement of Reed’s ability to play all three wide receiver positions is probably the best endorsement a dark horse can receive during the first week of camp.

— Mike Kaye August 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
Daniel Jones is also noted as a dark horse for this significant award.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of dark horse

Noun

Mercury in your 5th House of Creativity sextiles Venus in your 7th House of Partnership, helping play, romance, and collaboration feel easier to express.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Pinch-runner Sung-Mun Song scored that winner with a deft headfirst slide, denying Sanchez’s tag attempt after a good (but high) throw from rookie right fielder Luis Lara one play after Lara denied Jackson Merrill’s a game-winning extra-base hit.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of play

Noun

The judge listens carefully to allcof their input when deciding who goes home, who remains in custody, and under what conditions liberty may be limited.

— Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
But his larger-than-life legacy also inspired them to take certain liberties, with the permission of Bourdain’s estate.

— Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026

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