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Recent Examples of armed
Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
When the doctor and others tried to resuscitate the man, a group of armed, plainclothes security agents blocked their way, pushing some back with their rifles, the doctor told The Associated Press.
—Sarah El Deeb, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Pakistan and neighboring India, both nuclear armed powers, have periodically engaged in wars, clashes and skirmishes since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Lyrics delivered through the mic directly affect the human spirit, thereby eliminating the need for armed conflict.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Trump wants Iran to completely halt its enrichment of uranium and roll back both its long-range missile program and its support for regional armed groups.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
When the doctor and others tried to resuscitate the man, a group of armed, plainclothes security agents blocked their way, pushing some back with their rifles, the doctor told The Associated Press.
—Sarah El Deeb, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Pakistan and neighboring India, both nuclear armed powers, have periodically engaged in wars, clashes and skirmishes since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Lyrics delivered through the mic directly affect the human spirit, thereby eliminating the need for armed conflict.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armed
Adjective
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Most people can meet their vitamin B1 needs through a balanced diet including pork, fish, whole grains, legumes, and fortified foods.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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In peace negotiations to date, Putin's envoys have demanded that Ukrainian forces withdraw from the entirety of the heavily fortified Donbas -- which is made up of Donetsk and Luhansk -- including parts not occupied by Russia.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Australian government has opened an emergency portal for citizens in Israel, Iran, Qatar and the UAE, and warned its citizens overseas to be prepared for serious travel disruptions in the days ahead due to the conflict in the Middle East.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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This park does not accept cash, so be prepared to pay with a card.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The younger guard left his feet before there was even time to think, his body crashing down onto Brunson’s braced shoulders for a foul call.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Judging from the scene on the track, many braced for the news to come.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Right-hander Alex Carrillo was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday afternoon, and left-handers Anderson Severino and Matt Turner were assigned to minor league camp.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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For more reliable and consistent record-keeping, meteorologists have divided the year into four seasons and assigned three calendar months to each season.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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States will be angling for extra federal money Congress guaranteed all states a share of the $200 million allotted for Medicaid work and eligibility changes.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Congress guaranteed all states a share of the $200 million allotted for Medicaid work and eligibility changes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Right now, the market is ripe, so much so that TJX is having to tap the brakes, according to Herrman.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Avoid storing ripe bananas next to unripe ones.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Allowances are created by the CARB and are allocated to the state’s regulated companies, including refineries, through a combination of free allocations, state-run auctions, and trades on the carbon market.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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While the tax deduction is immediate, the funds can be allocated to charities later.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Armed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armed. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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