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
China’s apparent surge in missile production comes as the US expends sophisticated defense systems in Ukraine and Israel, causing some ammunition shortages and sparking debate in Washington about how and where to deploy its high-end weapons.
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors have charged the man with burglary, peeking while loitering, invasion of privacy, possession of a firearm by a felon; possession of ammunition by a felon and unlawful entry on a property.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
They are charged with buying weapons and ammunition and scouting gay bars and an amusement park for a possible terrorist attack.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
State media reported that some units were configured for attack, while others were configured for transport, carrying ammunition and medical kits, and providing reconnaissance and fire support.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors have charged the man with burglary, peeking while loitering, invasion of privacy, possession of a firearm by a felon; possession of ammunition by a felon and unlawful entry on a property.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
They are charged with buying weapons and ammunition and scouting gay bars and an amusement park for a possible terrorist attack.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
State media reported that some units were configured for attack, while others were configured for transport, carrying ammunition and medical kits, and providing reconnaissance and fire support.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
Noun
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However, that didn't sit well with Dom, who ended up staying in the ring and getting booked for a championship defense by Triple H right then.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company is already exploring applications in other high-volume settings such as hospitals, universities, and factories, and has even partnered with Ukraine’s BRAVE1 defense technology program to test autonomous meal preparation for soldiers in the field.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, many legal analysts believe the justices will not overturn the precedent, and some additional legal protections for same-sex married couples were passed into federal law in 2022.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Starbucks Workers United is fighting for a new contract that delivers improved staffing hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections for baristas.—
Amelia Lucas,Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Consider Tupperware’s FridgeSmart Container Set your secret weapon to extending the life of your produce, organizing your food, and adding money back to your pocket.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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Trump has partly addressed the shortfall by selling NATO weapons for transfer to Ukraine (more air-defense weapons are still needed, though).—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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For Dimon, bureaucracy is a reflex that creeps into any large institution and shields leaders from reality.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rodriguez didn't name nuclear energy specifically, but advocated for businesses to invest in renewable energy as part of the data center boom, and Roys agreed the state should ensure companies invest in upgrades to the state's energy infrastructure and shield ratepayers from higher costs.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Now, more than ever, history may be the industry’s most valuable asset—less a relic than a safeguard for the future.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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But the lawsuits argue these safeguards failed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Victoria Byrd said the blaze was challenging to reach because of heavy foliage and a privacy wall leaving firefighters with only one entry point.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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