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as in weaponry
something used to defend
Concealed weapons were not allowed in the building.
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as in tool
a person or thing that is used to produce a result
Poetry was her weapon of choice in the writing contest.
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as in to arm
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Recent Examples of weapon
Thomas Page, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Biggest needs: Cornerback, safety, interior offensive line, wide receiver and quarterback
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6 | Las Vegas Raiders
Four in five of mock drafts expect the Las Vegas Raiders will look to add an offensive weapon.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Weil, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
This interoperability unifies the fragmented gaming ecosystem, enabling a character or weapon to move seamlessly from one game.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The actors received weapons training, lessons in radio comms, tactical maneuvering and military first aid.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Biggest needs: Cornerback, safety, interior offensive line, wide receiver and quarterback
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6 | Las Vegas Raiders
Four in five of mock drafts expect the Las Vegas Raiders will look to add an offensive weapon.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
The products therefore become a good talking point for the sales associates and weapon to help fight the conversion challenge, according to Vuchot.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
This interoperability unifies the fragmented gaming ecosystem, enabling a character or weapon to move seamlessly from one game.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weapon
Noun
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Goldberg then released screenshots of the messages, which included detailed information about drone targets, strike times and weaponry.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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Even during the Cold War and the Space Race, weaponry in space was confined to theory and real-life oddities like the aircraft cannon secretly installed in the Soviet Salyut 3 space station in 1973 to deter curious American visitors.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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Since Web3 operates across borders with remote, permissionless innovation, companies must prioritize hiring talent who thrive in decentralized environments and are proficient in blockchain-native tools.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trump's administration has framed the import duties as a tool to revitalize American manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign materials.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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If we were also armed with an atomic bomb, Trump would not dare threaten bombing.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The father, who was armed, allegedly shot both the mother and son, police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 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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The loot included a Twilight poster signed by stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner; signed Darth Vader and Stormtrooper helmets; and several signed Captain America shields.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Still, drugstore conditioners stand out because of their affordable prices, which usually result from more straightforward, less expensive ingredients compared to pricier bottles.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Key Ingredients for Watergate Cake Watergate cake calls for a few pantry staples and some surprising other ingredients for its flavor and fluffy texture: White cake mix: Use your favorite brand.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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At its core, WTR equips organizations with the tools to detect and monitor cultural shifts, ensuring that businesses don’t just survive but thrive in global markets.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Schools must be equipped and required to implement best practices with fidelity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Webb’s powerful instruments calculated the asteroid at about 200 feet, or roughly the height of a 15-story building.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The instrument, now in its fourth year of surveying the sky, can observe light from 5,000 galaxies at the same time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 110th Brigade is helping to buy time for other brigades to reequip with heavier weaponry.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2023
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In the meantime, the first Ukrainian brigade fully to reequip with Western tanks probably will ride in Leopard 1A5s from the mid-1980s.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2023
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“Weapon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weapon. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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