as in defense
means or method of defending
be certain that all of your accusations are true, lest you just give them ammunition to claim that all of them are false
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Recent Examples of ammunition
International law forbids attacks on important historical sites like the temple, but Thailand has argued that Cambodia militarized the temple by installing weapons systems, storing ammunition, and using the site as a base for surveillance equipment, voiding its wartime protection.
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
At a home in Turlock, agents seized an additional 300 pounds of methamphetamine packaged for distribution, nine guns and multiple magazines and rounds of ammunition.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Jihadi attacks intensifying Extremists have intensified their attacks against Nigerian military bases in recent weeks, killing several senior officers and soldiers, and stripping the bases of stocks of weaponry and ammunition.
—Haruna Umar, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Federal officials said Kingsley’s criminal history includes felony convictions on drug, firearm, assault and larceny charges, disqualifying him from having guns or ammunition.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
At a home in Turlock, agents seized an additional 300 pounds of methamphetamine packaged for distribution, nine guns and multiple magazines and rounds of ammunition.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Jihadi attacks intensifying Extremists have intensified their attacks against Nigerian military bases in recent weeks, killing several senior officers and soldiers, and stripping the bases of stocks of weaponry and ammunition.
—Haruna Umar, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Federal officials said Kingsley’s criminal history includes felony convictions on drug, firearm, assault and larceny charges, disqualifying him from having guns or ammunition.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
Noun
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The crash happened shortly after the plane took off, according to Colombia's defense minister.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her order came after a juror passed a note asking if the trial was on schedule and after defense lawyers struggled to work the courtroom equipment on Monday.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Home routers and mesh systems are critical to national security and consumer protection, and today’s decision is a step forward.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The government offers no protection to these villagers.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Israel is believed to be the only Middle East nation with nuclear weapons, though its leaders refuse to confirm or deny their existence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Israel is believed to be the only Middle East nation with nuclear weapons, though its leaders refuse to confirm or deny their existence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Comprehensive, multi-layered defense shield The Golden Dome initiative is designed as a comprehensive, multi-layered defense shield capable of detecting and intercepting a wide range of threats, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Had action been deferred, Iran’s rapidly increasing ballistic missile would have soon reached the point of immunity — erecting a shield of threatened destruction behind which the mullah’s nuclear program could be rebuilt.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the department met with RollKall executives to review safeguards in place.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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However, Google’s Android team has also been on social media to explain and defend the safeguards.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Piles of brick debris were also seen inside hospital rooms and along an exterior wall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Festivities will include a roving magician, face painting, giveaways, crafts, a scavenger hunt and an interactive wall, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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