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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
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
Smith is a burner with elite speed who the Jets are hoping can contribute as a deep threat while developing as a weapon in the middle of the field.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 May 2025
WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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
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Noun
While Smith did have optimism for pass rush upside when he was drafted, that hasn’t yet manifested, and a plethora of pass rush weapons now surround him on the defensive line.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
Smith is a burner with elite speed who the Jets are hoping can contribute as a deep threat while developing as a weapon in the middle of the field.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Verb
The ghost can't speak, and can only confirm whether a player has guessed the right person, place, or weapon with a knock.
—WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weapon
Noun
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In return, Russia provided North Korea with various valuable pieces of weaponry and technology, including air defense equipment, anti-aircraft missiles, electronic warfare systems and refined oil, the report said.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Beyond simply cash, this might be advanced weaponry and technological expertise to help North Korea perfect satellite, submarine, and re-entry technology for its ballistic missiles.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
Noun
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An early morning fire at Arlington Garden in Pasadena on May 21 destroyed the garden’s storage shed and all the tools, event furniture and other equipment stored inside, as well as the electricity that powered its extensive drip irrigation system.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Other tools, such as my own Swan Dive method can help as well.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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In addition to deploying the MST, the U.S. is arming its allies and partners in the western Pacific Ocean with various anti-ship missiles.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Some cover several square miles and are equipped with firearms, while other are armed with just machetes and stones.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Bielema was coaching the punt shield phase of the Badgers special teams unit and was ready to make a bold call.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Specially designed first-of-its-kind heat personalization shields hair from excess heat exposure, without compromising results.—
Náosha Gregg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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What concentration of active whitening ingredients is best?—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Espresso-Chile Rub 2 tablespoons espresso powder 3 tablespoons ground chile powder such as ancho 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground black pepper Combine all ingredients and mix well.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Royal Gourmet 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill This propane grill is equipped to handle all your barbecues with cast iron cooking grates, a removable grease tray for easy cleanup, side table, and side burner to cook side dishes simultaneously.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The festival has said that the closing ceremony on Saturday evening will go ahead as planned thanks to the fact the Palais des Festivals is equipped with independent power.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The Time Has Come A stablecoin, a digital dollar, is an instrument whose time has come.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Each installment felt made by a director with a specific take on the material, and Cruise was their versatile instrument.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2025
Verb
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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 6 Jun. 2025.
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