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
Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
By this point, Williams has checked the arm talent and playmaking artistry boxes in Sharpie.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Reuters, NBC news, 11 June 2025
In the capital region, Burris represented the family of Joseph Mann, who was shot and killed in 2016 by Sacramento police after 911 callers reported a man acting erratically and armed with a knife and gun.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
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Noun
The condition is characterized by estrogen signaling fat cells to multiply and enlarge, predominantly affecting the arms and legs.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
By this point, Williams has checked the arm talent and playmaking artistry boxes in Sharpie.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Verb
Police said the man, armed with a shotgun and a pistol, acted alone.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 June 2025
In the capital region, Burris represented the family of Joseph Mann, who was shot and killed in 2016 by Sacramento police after 911 callers reported a man acting erratically and armed with a knife and gun.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
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But between shopping for ingredients, portioning them out, and finding space to store all the superfoods—from açaí to spirulina—making a smoothie from scratch every morning can feel like a lot.—
Betty Gold Kider,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2025
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After its time in bourbon casks, the whiskey was portioned into: French Muscat casks, which added floral and earthy notes—lavender, honey, even something savory.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Coupang has been moving quickly to fortify Farfetch after purchasing the company out of administration at the end of 2023.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 June 2025
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The island itself is cut off from the mainland via a path that only appears at low tide, and its citizens keep a constant vigil at the ramshackle but heavily fortified entrance.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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So, the National Weather Service has been working closely with FIFA’s safety and security chief to develop plans for all 11 U.S. cities preparing to host World Cup games next year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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This area is fairly rugged, so be prepared for a hike and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Nearly half of the $1 billion prize pot will be handed out based on sporting success with the finalists banking $30 million in merit payments for that game.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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By the time all the players could be separated, the officials had handed out 80 minutes of penalty time for the melee.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
10 June 2025
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The bill also allots an additional $60 million in the next two fiscal years for school districts to expand in-district special education services.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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Fried earned the largest chunk of the money that was allotted for Soto, signing an eight-year, $218 million deal as the Yankees boosted their rotation.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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For comparison, gold accounted for only 19% of total reserves, with 15% allocated in euros and 2% in Chinese renminbi.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Boston Consulting Group found that leading companies are allocating a large portion of their AI investments to reshaping core functions and inventing new offerings.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The money for treatment beds will be funneled through an existing state program that has doled out $1.8 million to help build facilities for mental health and substance use treatment since its launch in 2021.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
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Trump has already doled out numerous pardons to others convicted of serious crimes.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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“Arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arm. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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