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
Iranian security forces escalated from pellet guns to live ammunition during protests, sharply increasing casualties, a doctor who treated wounded demonstrators told the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI).
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The agency found that protesters who were killed died by live ammunition or pellet gunfire, predominantly at close range.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Time magazine reported Friday that at least 217 protesters have died in Tehran, mostly by live ammunition, citing a doctor in the capital.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
The scandal has also generated political ammunition for Craig, a federal lawmaker who can more easily make the case she’s insulated from a state government issue, to use against Flanagan in what is a messy and competitive primary between two ideologically different candidates.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The agency found that protesters who were killed died by live ammunition or pellet gunfire, predominantly at close range.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Time magazine reported Friday that at least 217 protesters have died in Tehran, mostly by live ammunition, citing a doctor in the capital.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
The scandal has also generated political ammunition for Craig, a federal lawmaker who can more easily make the case she’s insulated from a state government issue, to use against Flanagan in what is a messy and competitive primary between two ideologically different candidates.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
Noun
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But Denver’s defense seemed to stay home with Jokic and company early in the game.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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McCuskey, who is leading his state's legal defense against the trans athlete after the athlete sued to block the state's law to keep biological males out of girls' sports, addressed the allegations at a news conference Monday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Rasouli doesn’t recommend relying on cheese for protection against dementia.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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When Israel launched the surprise war against Iran last summer, the depth of its infiltration became evident when it was revealed that Israeli intelligence agents smuggled weapons into the country and used them to strike high-value targets from within Iranian territory.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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The administration also lists members of the pro-Trump mob who died during the riot or in connection with it, but does not mention that nearly 140 police officers were injured that same day by weapons.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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This chemical bond directs the material to organize into highly stable, low-dimensional layers that serve as a structural shield on the conventional three-dimensional perovskite.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Orion also traveled with a massive club and shield to fend off large predators like lions, bears, or wild boar.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Press freedom must be restored to enable journalists and news organizations to investigate our recent past and serve as a safeguard of transparency going forward.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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This underscores gold's role as a safeguard against currency devaluation.—
Sharon Wu,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Avoid bulky cabinetry, media units and islands—in addition to dark flooring and color blocked walls.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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MechStyle allows users to upload a 3D model or choose from presets such as vases or wall hooks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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