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as in weaponries
something used to defend
Concealed weapons were not allowed in the building.
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as in tools
a person or thing that is used to produce a result
Poetry was her weapon of choice in the writing contest.
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Recent Examples of weapons
Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
There are explosions, weapons, frequent references to death, and hand-to-hand combat.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
If Hamas returns the hostages and lays down their weapons, the fighting would end immediately.
—Ofir Akunis, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Massive Attack have also joined a separate but parallel drive to pull music from Spotify altogether; proponents of that movement primarily cite founder Daniel Ek’s investment in weapons contractor Helsing, which is not linked to Israel.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2025
Andersson and the Left Alliance maintained that if Finland were to join there should be no nuclear weapons or permanent NATO bases in the country.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Both Russian and Ukrainian forces also use these shorter-range weapons to attack in populated areas just behind the front lines.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The law defines catastrophic risk narrowly as incidents potentially causing 50+ deaths or $1 billion in damage through weapons assistance, autonomous criminal acts, or loss of control.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025
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According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the Constable’s Office responded to a weapons disturbance call earlier in the night where Lacy and a family member were involved in a verbal argument.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
There are explosions, weapons, frequent references to death, and hand-to-hand combat.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
If Hamas returns the hostages and lays down their weapons, the fighting would end immediately.
—Ofir Akunis, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Massive Attack have also joined a separate but parallel drive to pull music from Spotify altogether; proponents of that movement primarily cite founder Daniel Ek’s investment in weapons contractor Helsing, which is not linked to Israel.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2025
Andersson and the Left Alliance maintained that if Finland were to join there should be no nuclear weapons or permanent NATO bases in the country.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Both Russian and Ukrainian forces also use these shorter-range weapons to attack in populated areas just behind the front lines.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The law defines catastrophic risk narrowly as incidents potentially causing 50+ deaths or $1 billion in damage through weapons assistance, autonomous criminal acts, or loss of control.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weapons
Noun
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By the time the tour hit Vancouver − her last stop on the Eras Tour – the stage glittered with two flyover cameras, jib arms, rolling camera tracks along the stage and microphones aimed squarely at the crowd.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Harris lost some support during the presidential election from pro-Palestinian advocacy groups who called on the Biden administration to impose on arms embargo on Israel in response to its attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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During interview rounds when applicants showcase their skills through mini projects or tests, the executive values prospective hires who enhance their assignments with the tools.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Her organization trains advisers, offers consulting services, and develops tools to help families prepare the next generations for wealth by openly discussing values and helping offspring define their own futures.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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Tou can even use it on the grill for recipes like kabobs and jalapeno poppers without losing any ingredients through the grates.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Antinori, who has worked in top-tier hotel bars across Europe, has eschewed the complexity of modern mixology in favor of straightforward, unpretentious tipples that spotlight quality local ingredients.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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Just three days in and these XL-sized shields are thick as thieves, which doesn’t seem threatening to anyone whose name isn’t Annie.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields platforms from liability for what users post, leaving victims and their families with limited legal footing against them.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The precious metal has recently taken a leg higher after the Fed cut interest rates in September, making debt instruments like bonds less attractive to investors.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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For Hendrix, the key to finally discovering exoplanets was in developing instruments that were sensitive enough to detect them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Weapons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weapons. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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