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
Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
When recovered, the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing standard body armor and ready to fire, with the scope caps flipped open, the selector lever set to fire and a round chambered.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
Their thick skin ensures that this precious juice is the fruit itself has a strong coat of armor to protect it during packing, shipping, and making the trip from the store to your kitchen.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors said the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing body armor, with the scope caps open, and was ready to fire.
—Jack Date, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Years of scrutiny in his home country — fair or otherwise — followed by enormous success with the national team has turned his thick skin into body armor.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
When recovered, the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing standard body armor and ready to fire, with the scope caps flipped open, the selector lever set to fire and a round chambered.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
Their thick skin ensures that this precious juice is the fruit itself has a strong coat of armor to protect it during packing, shipping, and making the trip from the store to your kitchen.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors said the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing body armor, with the scope caps open, and was ready to fire.
—Jack Date, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
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William O’Neill, the United Nations independent human rights expert on Haiti, said that the fastest, quickest way to dismantle the gangs in Haiti would be to stop the flow of weapons, especially ammunition.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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In July 2024, a judge threw out the involuntary manslaughter case against Baldwin with prejudice after the actor's lead attorney, Alex Spiro, argued that prosecutors had concealed evidence of ammunition that may have been linked to the fatal shooting.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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Investigators identified him as a suspect, in part, after comparing the DNA profile on the knife sheath to those filed in consumer databases and building a family tree.—
Mike Baker,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Only one person’s DNA was detected on a knife sheath DNA testing on parts of a knife sheath detected a single source, said Rylene Nowlin, an Idaho State Police forensic laboratory manager.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN,
25 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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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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More than 100 Israeli filmmakers, including some prominent names, signed a letter in defense of the film.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, Kyiv's European allies, which are not party to the Saudi talks, remain skeptical and have agreed to boost the continent's defenses in face of the security threat Russia poses.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Knighton says she was shot eight times, not five, based on her injuries, but police only found five casings at the scene.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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The site has been manufacturing the standard Starlink dish, which involves processing raw plastic pellets and aluminum to fashion the hardware’s casing.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ideal for the ultimate no-makeup makeup look, for which Westman is known, the innovative blush harnesses biomimicry pigment technology, which lessens the risk of inflammation by encapsulating the synthetic pigments in the blush.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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Over almost three decades, Donatella Versace developed the brand’s spirit and created a unique image that encapsulated Versace’s past and embraced the future by keeping up with the times and technological developments.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know about Chief Justice John Roberts and his complicated relationship with President Donald Trump: A history of enabling Trump's legal shield Roberts’ tenure as Chief Justice has coincided with some of the most tumultuous legal battles involving a sitting President.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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The photon shields look like an Elizabethan collar.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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Lee was among the first generation of entrepreneurs in Hong Kong who started making a fortune from property development between the 60s and 70s, when the city was facing a shortage of affordable housing.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The developer received $35 million of that money as a loan, while North County Transit District got $12.9 million as a grant, and a small amount went to Interfaith Community Services, which assists low-income residents of affordable housing.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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