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
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Spectacle, in the end, is both an invitation and a sort of armor.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
While body armor is legal for most Americans to own, felons with a history of violence are barred from possessing it.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Achilles grew up to be the greatest warrior of his age, his armor impenetrable, his enemies routed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Noun
The suit, adapted from Kryptonian power armor, gives Luthor massive strength — though not as great as that of Superman.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Spectacle, in the end, is both an invitation and a sort of armor.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
While body armor is legal for most Americans to own, felons with a history of violence are barred from possessing it.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Achilles grew up to be the greatest warrior of his age, his armor impenetrable, his enemies routed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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Between 2012 and 2015, Perry was also convicted of assault likely to cause great bodily injury, domestic violence, possession of ammunition as a felon and fleeing from police in Sacramento County, according to the criminal complaint.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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More picks offer more chances at fortifying their roster, or more trade ammunition to move up for a quarterback in a strong draft class next spring.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Food and drink While there are great choices in the neighborhood, most guests seem to cocoon themselves here, and why not?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Occupiers of apartments and houses had grown used to all these sounds, which, far from disturbing their sleep, cocooned it.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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But while defense contractors dropped Anthropic to comply with the DOD's order, the company's growth in the private sector only accelerated, as more businesses adopted its models and AI coding tools.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The marketplace approach differs from traditional defense procurement programs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Shell casings were found inside the truck, Pace said, and the four other teens inside the vehicle, who were 19, 18, 17 and 16, are in custody.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Investigators recovered approximately 31 shell casings from the scene and said evidence showed multiple rounds were fired toward homes and residents.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Alternatively, just up the road is the intimate and charming 19th-century architecture of Shelter Island House, a hotel with 11 rooms elegantly styled to encapsulate the perfect coastal hideaway.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Legendary Hungary team denied their crowning glory The Hungarian team of the early 1950s was one of the greatest in the history of football, with their dominance best encapsulated by their two myth-shattering thrashings of England in consecutive years.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The latest the series can end is June 17; the shield stopping him from answering questions — not just about his past, but his present and future — is likely to stay in place.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Sherrill cited public safety concerns after officials reported protesters had set tires and chairs on fire, thrown makeshift projectiles and weaponized police shields.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Illinois lawmakers, in the wee hours of June 1, adopted a massive $56 billion budget but otherwise spun their wheels this session, failing to act on major energy and housing legislation.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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As rents continue to climb in San Francisco, a new proposal at City Hall aims to prevent renters from being surprised by hidden fees that can add hundreds of dollars to their monthly housing costs.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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