1
as in ammunition
means or method of defending
the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject
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2
as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the crab's armor makes it difficult prey for some smaller predators
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as in to cocoon
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Recent Examples of armor
Elias Leight, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
The device had been hollowed out and was holding a small, .22 caliber handgun that was loaded with teflon bullets (designed to pierce body armor).
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Protective products, like base coats or layered applications, act as a coat of armor, sealing the nail to prevent breakage and damage.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
The biggest omission, though, is the lack of armor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The genial duo stripped away even more of the armor on its latest album, On a Trip, released at the end of January.
—Elias Leight, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
The device had been hollowed out and was holding a small, .22 caliber handgun that was loaded with teflon bullets (designed to pierce body armor).
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Protective products, like base coats or layered applications, act as a coat of armor, sealing the nail to prevent breakage and damage.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
The biggest omission, though, is the lack of armor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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In September, Egypt conducted a military drill in Sinai using live ammunition, followed by a military parade in October that was attended by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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During his arrest, law enforcement officials allegedly located and seized 27 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 44 grams of cocaine, 32 grams of crack cocaine, $3,200 in cash, and a box of .45 caliber ammunition, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) has bravely taken one of its most unique folding knife designs and adapted it into a sleek, compact axe that packs safely without a sheath and flips into full-on chopping mode in milliseconds.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2025
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Amid the investigation, trace amounts of DNA found on a knife sheath at the scene of the 2022 murders in Moscow, Idaho, did not show up in law enforcement CODIS databases.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Inspired by the local cenotes, the space feels cocooning and protected, with plenty of water elements, including hydrotherapy pools and a skylight covered by rippling water from a reflecting pool upstairs.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Outerwear and knitwear were soft, as were the single-breasted and double-breasted cashmere coats, the soft napa leather jackets, and cocooning knits with mélange effects and gradient needlework.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Though Senate Republicans have pushed for two bills to address Mr. Trump's priorities, House Republicans are pursuing one major bill to address border security, defense and energy priorities, along with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Starmer presented Trump with a significant gift ahead of his trip, announcing on Tuesday that Britain would hike its defense spending to 2.5% by 2027, and to 3% by the middle of the next decade.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Officers detained one person at the scene, and investigators found some bullet casings possibly connected to the shooting in the area, Steinbroner said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Built into the casing of the screen are two small speakers with an output of 3W per channel that’s useful for playing alerts but not strong enough to play music well.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Research has shown that these weights encapsulate the knowledge gained from extensive training data and any inherent flaws or biases will surface in the model’s responses.—
Praveen Thopalle,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Manicurist Monika Mayer’s sunset ombré encapsulates some of those juicy melon shades and brighter pinks that our nail experts already have their eye on for spring.—
Mica Ricketts,
refinery29.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rest of the page displays a laundry list of what these shields involve.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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When cops made their first attempt to get inside, Rivera shot at them, hitting an officer’s ballistic shield, police said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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During his tenure in Congress, Green has focused on fair housing and fair hiring practices for the poor and minorities.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Accessible health care, affordable, healthy food and stable housing are out of the reach of many.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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