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
The attack ignited some of the ship’s ammunition and blew off the ship’s bow, which accounted for nearly one-third of the 588-foot-long vessel.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
Advanced Weapons Elevators help move weapons and ammunition around a ship.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Police found that Kahn had four firearms and at least 50 rounds of ammunition on him, Joseph said — a rifle, a shotgun, a revolver and a semi-automatic handgun.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
Numerous rounds of ammunition and additional weapons were found in the vehicle, authorities said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025
Advanced Weapons Elevators help move weapons and ammunition around a ship.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Police found that Kahn had four firearms and at least 50 rounds of ammunition on him, Joseph said — a rifle, a shotgun, a revolver and a semi-automatic handgun.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
Numerous rounds of ammunition and additional weapons were found in the vehicle, authorities said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
Noun
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At Lopez’s sentencing, his defense attorney, Michael F. Hart, described his client's actions on the time check card as following department norms.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Clarence Darrow, a celebrated defense attorney, represented Scopes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Others pertain to environmental regulations, vaccine requirements and public health protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Sprinkle topping on top of pie; shield edges of piecrust to prevent excess browning.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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This five-layer sun shield blocks heat from the Sun, Earth and even the Moon, helping Webb stay incredibly cold: around -370 degrees F (-223 degrees C).—
Adi Foord,
The Conversation,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Show who’s accountable, what safeguards exist, and why automation supports (not replaces) your workforce.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Similarly, Grok 4 may have had less emphasis on eliminating bias in its training or fewer safeguards in place to prevent such outputs.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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Some of these weapons are reportedly stuck at logistical hubs in Europe, including Patriot missiles stranded in Poland.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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North Korea is now working to expand relations with Russia, supplying troops and weapons to support its war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
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Rossano’s new takeout joint, adorned with ocean-blue and yellow-tiled walls, will have an order window and (for now) eight pies fired in Moretti Forni deck ovens.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The firm isn’t afraid to add dramatic touches such as bold accent walls and sculptural lighting.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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