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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
Seth Quinn, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
His choice of weapon was unusual— not a knife or even an axe or a bat but his mouth.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Mohammed eventually pleaded to weapon possession and was sentenced to five years probation in November 2020, authorities said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024
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Noun
Los Angeles Chargers - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan The Chargers need more weapons beyond Ladd McConkey, and get a great one in Loveland.
—Seth Quinn, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
His choice of weapon was unusual— not a knife or even an axe or a bat but his mouth.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
This interoperability unifies the fragmented gaming ecosystem, enabling a character or weapon to move seamlessly from one game.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Mohammed eventually pleaded to weapon possession and was sentenced to five years probation in November 2020, authorities said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weapon
Noun
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Kyiv would propose a partial ceasefire with Russia for long-range drone and missile strikes and combat operations in the Black Sea if Washington reverses its decision to freeze intelligence sharing and weaponry supplies, the newspaper reported.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Polisario—a contingent of tens of thousands of fighters armed with a smattering of Cold War–era weaponry donated by Libya as well as some armored cars and infantry vehicles captured from Moroccan and Mauritanian forces—may seem ill positioned to secure meaningful military victories.—
Hannah Rae Armstrong,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Health care leaders argue that the lack of funding for the IHS limits improvement to medical tools and systems, which affects the quality of care.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Shedding tools for cats FAQ What shedding tool works best for long-haired cats? A.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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MacIntyre said one of the suspects was armed with an assault rifle, while the two others were armed with handguns.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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During the pandemic, arming the C-suite with employee data was never more critical.—
John Borland,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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As for the ingredients, the 100% cruelty-free formula is enriched with high-grade skincare components, including vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, both of which will keep your skin nice and hydrated throughout the day (and as a dry skinned gal, this is music to my ears).—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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While shaving cream can be effective on its own, it can also be combined with other cleaning ingredients to make even more of an impact.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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Each seat is also equipped with a USB-C port and a holder for a mobile or tablet.—
Michele Robson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The property is equipped with 219 heating and 103 cooling.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander arrived on the moon on March 2 to deliver a suite of science and technology instruments, according to NASA.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The filing also includes details on the company's financial instruments, borrowings, and legal proceedings, with no significant changes reported in these areas.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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