one-shot

adjective

ˈwən-ˌshät How to pronounce one-shot (audio)
Definition of one-shotnext
as in occasional
happening only once this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance

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Recent Examples of one-shot While the networks were boosted by the introduction of Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel currency last fall, the artificial lift provided by the upgrade to the ratings methodology was a one-shot deal. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Snow falling upwards, a B-side to the self, two lovers in a one-shot take, that pause before the final chorus. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 But the film also dazzles with its exhilarating action sequences, including a one-shot car chase that thrusts you into the thick of the chaos and stays with you long after the credits have rolled. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 Talley, whose mother, Brandii, works as a dental hygienist, went into the day with a one-shot lead and finished six back of eventual winner María José Marín. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-shot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-shot
  1. occasional
  2. one-off
Adjective
  • With the Patriots and Bills accounting for four games on the schedule, the Jets can’t keep treating divisional victories as occasional breakthroughs.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • For most of human history, our Sun’s occasional tantrums have been of little concern to those of us living on Earth’s surface.
    — Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of occasional
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  • The point is to watch those signals over time rather than treat the audit as a one-off exercise.
    — Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Several execs had previously sold WBD shares, meaning this week hasn’t been a one-off income event for them.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of one-off

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“One-shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-shot. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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