as in gun
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
soldiers grabbing their arms and helmets and heading into battle
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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
a company that needs to beef up its marketing arm if it wants to compete in today's business world
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as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
this arm of the Atlantic is surprisingly peaceful, as the stronger ocean currents do not reach this far
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as in peninsula
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
Maine has so many long, narrow arms that jut out into the ocean that early coastal settlers found it much easier to travel by sea
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
few criminals manage to permanently escape the long arm of the law
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as in to portion
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Recent Examples of arm
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Thanks largely to Weigman’s right arm and legs, Houston scored at least 30 points eight times after only two such games in 2024.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Topline Shares of gun manufacturers spiked immediately following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus Wednesday, a market trend that typically happens after high-profile shootings as people tend to arm themselves and fear possible restrictions on gun sales.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Chalamet and Jenner have been dating for three years and have appeared arm in arm on the red carpet this awards season but remain tight-lipped about one another in the press.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Thanks largely to Weigman’s right arm and legs, Houston scored at least 30 points eight times after only two such games in 2024.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
We’d be traveling to a bunker near another unit, Team B, which would assemble suicide drones and arm them with explosives.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Topline Shares of gun manufacturers spiked immediately following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus Wednesday, a market trend that typically happens after high-profile shootings as people tend to arm themselves and fear possible restrictions on gun sales.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arm
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Goldsmith noted saturated fat should still be portioned, even if not completely cut out.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Both can be a part of a heart-healthy snack when portioned well.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Orioles brought in Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward for their lineup while adding Shane Baz and Ryan Helsley to fortify their pitching staff.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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No doubt to fortify the regime.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Chris Williams planned to assist Fincke and Cardman in suiting up and preparing the tools and equipment that would be needed outside the space station.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Others on the scene handed out water bottles and leaflets.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Greeting the teams on visits to the Rams’ practice facility, handing out turkeys to families during the holidays and, perhaps most impactfully, being a part of those football clinics in a tangible way.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many school districts in Michigan are already approaching the maximum number of days allotted by the state to cancel classes.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Both state prosecutors and Busfield's defense were allotted an hour each to present their arguments for and against his continued detention, respectively.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
21 Jan. 2026
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The program is supported by grant funds allocated to the city of Milwaukee from former President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to finance lead pipe replacement for low-income residents in select neighborhoods, Pauly said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The group’s board members are District 101 parents who raise funds through special events and solicitations in the community and allocate those funds to support grants submitted by teachers, administrators, parents and students.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arm. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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