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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
There are good, mid-period grinds like getting the best armor set or a solid endgame weapon.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
For example, upgrading the forge lets players improve weapons and armor, while upgrading the dojo trains allies to learn new skills in order to help Naoe and Yasuke prepare for the threats that lie ahead.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Sure, the misguided invention is another ding to Jesse’s ego, but that armor is all but impenetrable by now, as is his status as leader of the family’s (hugely profitable) church.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But a pair of brutal losses in the final week of the regular season exposed cracks in Notre Dame’s armor.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
There are good, mid-period grinds like getting the best armor set or a solid endgame weapon.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
For example, upgrading the forge lets players improve weapons and armor, while upgrading the dojo trains allies to learn new skills in order to help Naoe and Yasuke prepare for the threats that lie ahead.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Sure, the misguided invention is another ding to Jesse’s ego, but that armor is all but impenetrable by now, as is his status as leader of the family’s (hugely profitable) church.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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Antimony is an indispensable ingredient in ammunition, fireproofing military equipment, nuclear systems, and much more.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Now an online retailer of hunting and fishing gear, ammunition and outdoor sporting goods, Sportsman’s Guide put out its first catalogue in 1976.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
1 Apr. 2025
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Other zesters may come equipped with a protective sheath or covering to keep them sharp and secure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 30-year-old was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per the affidavit.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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The pandemic and a fear of gathering in public have supercharged a decadeslong trend of cocooning at home.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ginnie Springs Florida Florida’s gin-clear, spring-fed waters cocooned by tropical flora are unlike any other floats in the US.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, a defense contractor has stolen one of Gemma's early AI models for M3GAN.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The sequel is set two years after the events of 2022's instant viral hit, and during that time, a defense contractor stole the core tech that Gemma (Allison Williams) used to create M3GAN.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jurors were told during the trial of shell casings found at the murder scene that matched the weapon used in other crimes.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Its ground radar system, though unable to detect bones, had sighted what looked like bullet casings and the evidence of disturbed earth.—
Malcolm Hillgartner Tanya Pérez Lance Neal,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VII Hulk Hogan's patriotic WrestleMania VII entrance perfectly encapsulated his character, complete with an American flag.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown The Four Seasons Hotel Downtown perfectly encapsulates a luxury experience with a true commitment to wellness.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The emergence of prompt shields and spotlight prompting has arisen due to the various hacking efforts trying to get generative AI to go beyond its filters and usual protections.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the change in shield design from the blue-and-gold badge that probation officers have worn for decades to a silver shield almost identical to NYPD patrol shields is being criticized by Dalvanie Powell, the president of the United Probation Officers Association.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, his Abundance ideology promotes reducing regulations and removing bottlenecks in housing construction.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The claim likely had to do with rumors that Kelce had purchased a $3.3 million house in Kansas City that would serve as temporary housing for homeless youth.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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