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
Tinsley was stopped by federal agents while carrying a backpack containing an AK-47 pistol and ammunition.
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Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
South Korean intelligence officials have estimated that the North has sent Russia roughly 13,000 soldiers and millions of artillery shells, and Ukrainian officials believe as much as 40% of Russia’s ammunition now comes from North Korea, Bloomberg reported.
—Mathias Hammer, semafor.com, 13 July 2025
Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
Typically, these weapons were used to enforce order without using live ammunition.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
South Korean intelligence officials have estimated that the North has sent Russia roughly 13,000 soldiers and millions of artillery shells, and Ukrainian officials believe as much as 40% of Russia’s ammunition now comes from North Korea, Bloomberg reported.
—Mathias Hammer, semafor.com, 13 July 2025
Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
Typically, these weapons were used to enforce order without using live ammunition.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
Noun
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When the second half eventually started, there was more offense than defense yet again, as Collier led the way with 36 points to help her squad beat Clark’s, 151-131, to win the All-Star Game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The obvious question facing Minter and his defense is whether the Chargers can repeat their efficiency during the upcoming season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Salmon and other fish populations, deprived of hundreds of miles of quiet pools to lay their eggs and for the juvenile fish to survive and thrive, shrank by about 95%, which led the federal government to enact protections for some salmon populations.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Yet despite promises from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to better protect the public from PFAS compounds, efforts to weaken current protections are already under way.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
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It’s got a roller-style mop that stays in place during cleaning, and features a retractable shield that automatically deploys to prevent dragging moisture over rugs.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The mission stays the same: to be a shield, not a sword.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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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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This will include placing participants in job training with local trade unions and offering cognitive behavioral therapy to those who were charged with certain firearm crimes in which the weapon was not discharged.—
Skye Seipp,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Trump has gone from kicking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy out of the White House in February to ramping up his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin and sending more weapons to Ukraine this month.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
29 July 2025
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Limestone cliffs and caves offer excellent denning spots, with western diamondbacks favoring the rocky terrain above the river and rock rattlesnakes sticking to the steep canyon walls.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Mayonnaise works well to break down the wax of the crayon, leaving the walls as good as new.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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