ammunition

noun

ˌam-yə-ˈni-shən How to pronounce ammunition (audio)
Definition of ammunitionnext
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 The judge ordered him not to have any contact with the victim or to own any firearms, weapons, and/or ammunition. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026 Ships may need specialized facilities or port visits to restore their ammunition supplies. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 Rioters had been knocking them over to get glass ammunition against police. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Authorities collected electronic devices, firearms and ammunition through the investigation, which remains ongoing, per the release. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ammunition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
  1. defense
  2. protection
  3. weapon
  4. shield
  5. safeguard
  6. wall
Noun
  • American forces have moved additional missile defenses and munitions into the region.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • On Monday, as Palacios wrapped up his second-day of testimony under cross-examination by Sanon’s defense lawyer Humberto Dominguez, Désir made his initial appearance before a federal magistrate judge in Miami across the street.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of defense
Noun
  • In Taiwan, home to the world's largest contract chipmaker TSMC, protections for trade secrets have evolved alongside the semiconductor industry’s growing strategic importance.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Regulatory reform could mean easing some environmental protections.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of protection
Noun
  • On Tuesday, Su was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon in a Palo Alto courtroom, with the complaint also alleging that Chen personally inflicted great bodily injury during the assault and that the victim was particularly vulnerable.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Then on Tuesday came news the Chiefs had traded for Colts wide receiver Josh Downs, giving Mahomes another weapon on offense.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of weapon
Noun
  • Martin claims the original Seaquarium’s exemption from that rule shields his project, too; the plaintiffs say the exemption doesn’t apply.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • While a wide range of benefits are available for veterans under the VA shield, few realize what impact veterans provide once out of uniform.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • For chipmakers, Fewins said the key is to clearly define what constitutes a trade secret, make employees aware of that information and put safeguards in place to limit access.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Companies must tell users exactly why information is being gathered, keep it accurate, store it only as long as the stated purpose requires and protect it with safeguards such as encryption.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of safeguard
Noun
  • The organ woven into the walls of the church where Bach spent decades as cantor was built in 2000, but its tuning and temperament systems were designed to be faithful to the standards of his lifetime.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Handsink nearest kitchen entrance from seating area damaged and peeling off of wall.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of wall

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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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