1
as in ammunition
means or method of defending
the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject
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2
as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the crab's armor makes it difficult prey for some smaller predators
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as in to cocoon
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Recent Examples of armor
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Apr. 2025
Ars confirmed this during some quick testing, using a mod uploaded in 2008 to easily add high-end weapons and armor to the opening jail cell scene in the Remastered version.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
The big difference between the ISIS and Pesh battle buses and Russia’s own battle bus is that the former usually wore a lot of add-on armor to protect them from enemy fire.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Dafoe's supervillain would be freaky enough in that suit of armor and riding around on a Goblin Glider.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Whether its workwear or armor, there are lessons to last to learn from the past about fit, sustainability and building garments.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Apr. 2025
Ars confirmed this during some quick testing, using a mod uploaded in 2008 to easily add high-end weapons and armor to the opening jail cell scene in the Remastered version.
—ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
The big difference between the ISIS and Pesh battle buses and Russia’s own battle bus is that the former usually wore a lot of add-on armor to protect them from enemy fire.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Dafoe's supervillain would be freaky enough in that suit of armor and riding around on a Goblin Glider.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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In a search of Ross’ home, Evanston police found ammunition, but no firearms.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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They were used for ammunition storage during World War II, but no longer held munitions or hazardous materials, said Fire Chief Tim Boehlke.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Under Mogen's body, police found a Ka-Bar knife sheath, stamped with a United States Marine Corps logo and allegedly containing Kohberger's DNA on the snap.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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In this case, investigators found a single source of male DNA on the button snap of a leather knife sheath left at the crime scene, according to a probable cause affidavit.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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But be careful not to cocoon yourself exclusively in the realm of the personal — a privilege many people don’t have.—
Sigal Samuel,
Vox,
20 Apr. 2025
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The pool sits just off the private balcony and feels cocooned in its own little world, shielded by tall privacy walls.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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This comes after the jury pool was narrowed to 45 candidates across three days of intense questioning from the prosecution, defense and Judge Arun Subramanian.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The jury pool was narrowed down to 45 candidates over the course of three days of intense questioning from the prosecution, defense and Judge Arun Subramanian.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Samsung’s base level models typically have casings only slightly larger than the screen itself.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Later at the scene, two shell casings could be seen on the ground with evidence markers nearby.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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The magnitude of the moment was encapsulated in the fact that it was broadcast on the UK’s leading sports broadcaster, Sky Sports, a first for a game at that level.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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By encapsulating the chemical compounds from the algae in silica nanoparticles and then suspending them in a liquid gel that would later solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light, the scientists created SNAP-X, which can cure in place and deliver extended chemical signals.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Irina Shayk From her shield shades and dad shoes combo to her roster of red carpet dresses, Shayk is owning Cannes—even without a film to promote.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
16 May 2025
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With the shield, the second primary mechanic comes into play: parrying.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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Questions loom over Trump’s order to create housing for 6,000 homeless veterans.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Soon after, our son and his family of four and a dog lost their housing as their rental situation failed after the landowner passed away.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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