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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
However, the Minuteman III hasn't carried multiple warheads since 2014 in compliance with arms reduction treaties, according to the U.S. Air Force.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 21 May 2025
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
The new film resurrects the plot of the first one: A group of teens who covered up a fatal car accident are being targeted by a vicious killer armed with a nasty hook.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Noun
The man was initially able to block the knife, though his arm was cut during a struggle.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
However, the Minuteman III hasn't carried multiple warheads since 2014 in compliance with arms reduction treaties, according to the U.S. Air Force.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 21 May 2025
Verb
Now, Minnesota is armed with time — there are six days between Game 5 against the Warriors and Game 1 of the conference finals — and experience.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
The new film resurrects the plot of the first one: A group of teens who covered up a fatal car accident are being targeted by a vicious killer armed with a nasty hook.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arm
Verb
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There are generously portioned, made-to-order sandwiches and crisp sourdough focaccia that is worth eating on its own.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2025
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Portion Generously: Ditch the cookie scoop and portion the dough into 1/3 cup balls.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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It is then fermented into a sweet wine, usually fortified.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Each mirror panel captures the body mid-process—being measured, considered, and eventually fortified.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Unwaveringly prepared, collegial, sharp and measured, Prevost impressed as an uber bureaucrat.—
Mitra Taj,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Today, Hawaiians hand out leis for nearly every occasion – from weddings to funerals, to airport pickups and beyond.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
18 May 2025
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In the absence of prayer mats, the NEOM flags being handed out for free were used instead.—
James Montague,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The parcel was allotted to her in 1891 through the Dawes Act, which allowed the federal government to break up tribal land.—
Nick Oxford,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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In the district where the Cozy Inn is located, businesses are allotted three square feet of signage per linear foot of street frontage, the Salina Post reported.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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Specifically, the White House Initiative on Women's Health Research allocated $100 million in federal funding for women's health in February 2024.—
Kori Hale,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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An aggressive investor willing to stomach some of the volatility and wanting to (potentially) allocate slightly over $10,000 to bitcoin could purchase 100 shares of iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) and sell one June 51 put at 83 cents and one June 72 call at 63 cents.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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In spring 2025, the group has been doling out new tunes from the upcoming re-release.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Per online reports, the erstwhile couple initially doled out $2.8 million for a roughly 90-acre estate near Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch back in the early 1990s.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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“Arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arm. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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