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Recent Examples of armed
Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Black families who tried to integrate Alabama schools in 1963 faced death threats, white mobs, and school doors blocked by armed police despite federal judges’ integration orders.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Others in the background expressed horror at seeing two armed and masked agents enter the vehicle and drive off.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Dunn was released from custody but rearrested when a team of armed federal agents in riot gear raided his home.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
But the superintendent has also occasionally found himself at odds with directors as well as city officials during his tenure in Denver over school closures and armed police in schools.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Black families who tried to integrate Alabama schools in 1963 faced death threats, white mobs, and school doors blocked by armed police despite federal judges’ integration orders.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Others in the background expressed horror at seeing two armed and masked agents enter the vehicle and drive off.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Dunn was released from custody but rearrested when a team of armed federal agents in riot gear raided his home.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armed
Adjective
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People pour in from the dense warrens of India’s financial capital and from dusty villages thousands of kilometers away, all flowing towards the fortified, sea-facing Mumbai home of actor Shah Rukh Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Chicken breasts are simmered gently in chicken broth and fresh thyme sprigs, which yields a flavorful fortified stock that's perfect for another use.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nothing could have prepared her for the diagnosis that was yet to come.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Maintain a stable and braced core while holding the plank for as long as possible before switching sides.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
24 Sep. 2025
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In maybe the most successful test of temporary flood walls, Tampa General Hospital escaped massive storm surge damage from Hurricane Milton in 2024 behind a 10 foot tall wall of braced aluminum panels made by AquaFence.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jaramillo, who was assigned to the Kendall District Station, was working the crash when Steven David Rustrian, a 21-year-old involved in the collision, began arguing with him.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Inspiring crowds of hundreds Per UIL, bands are allotted only eight hours of practice time outside the school day, so directors run each rehearsal with velocity and rigor to make the most of each moment.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Instead of weeks allotted for each wave of creative development, the client directed us to present new names every few days.—
Anthony Shore,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Made with ripe persimmons, these cookies are a special treat to savor while the fruit is in season.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Raymond Chew, general manager of Southeast Asia at Clarks, said in a statement that the market is ripe for the first Cloudsteppers lifestyle location.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Grants will be allocated based on SNAP populations in each region.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul allocated $65 million to support food pantries and nutrition programs statewide.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Armed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armed. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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