as in gun
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
soldiers grabbing their arms and helmets and heading into battle
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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
a company that needs to beef up its marketing arm if it wants to compete in today's business world
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as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
this arm of the Atlantic is surprisingly peaceful, as the stronger ocean currents do not reach this far
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as in peninsula
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
Maine has so many long, narrow arms that jut out into the ocean that early coastal settlers found it much easier to travel by sea
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
few criminals manage to permanently escape the long arm of the law
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as in to portion
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Recent Examples of arm
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Thinner panels under the arms and along the sides helped with the breathability score by venting heat where testers needed it most.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Oct. 25, 2024
The grandson armed himself with an AR-15 and began searching for the suspects on a golf cart, authorities said.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Collect each character on your arm, or get one for the whole family before your next trip to the theme park.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Thinner panels under the arms and along the sides helped with the breathability score by venting heat where testers needed it most.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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North Korea is one of the nine countries armed with nuclear weapons.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Advertisement California Police fatally shoot man spotted roaming through Carmel-by-the-Sea streets with assault weapon
Oct. 25, 2024
The grandson armed himself with an AR-15 and began searching for the suspects on a golf cart, authorities said.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Add the lettuce to the bowl, toss until coated, and then portion out servings using tongs.Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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Once the liquid reduces by about half, strain and portion the stock, then freeze it for future soups, stews, or gravies.Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
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Highly durable and stretchy, the pants have a lightweight construction and relaxed fit that's fortified with the brand's soft fleece lining for extra warmth.Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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In addition to safe-haven demand, non-yielding gold became more attractive as central banks fortified their economies with near-zero interest rates.Sanford Mann, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But a fight in the Pacific is not the only scenario the United States must be prepared for (and, ideally, deter), and readiness in other arenas will require addressing other deficiencies.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In a nighttime video, a group of men is seen blocking traffic on a highway and slicking the roadway to prepare for the race.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The largest contract the Red Sox handed out that offseason was a two-year $38.5 million contract to righty Lucas Giolito, who did not pitch a single inning in 2024 following an elbow injury in spring training.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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As a way to express their gratitude to the hospital staff working that night, Ortiz and her husband even handed out goodies like candy, lip balm, lotions as well as food and drinks.David Chiu, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The time allotted for updating the rules is coming to an end.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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While there will be no opening statements from the two vice presidential candidates, each will be allotted two minutes for closing remarks, according to debate rules from CBS News.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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On top of higher wages, the contract would allow workers to use $5,000 initially allocated for a retirement match to boost their ratification bonus, Axios' Nathan Bomey reports.Axios, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nebraska is just one of two states that uses a piecemeal approach to allocating electoral votes instead of a winner-takes-all approach.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Surplus goodie bags were generously doled out to those looking to take extras back home.MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Volunteers stood outside churches and stores, doling out free CDs to whoever would answer a short questionnaire.Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arm. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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