1
as in ammunition
means or method of defending
the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject
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2
as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the crab's armor makes it difficult prey for some smaller predators
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as in to cocoon
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Recent Examples of armor
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
David Kingsley, a former state corrections officer, wore an orange jumpsuit and body armor to his court appearance Friday in Utica.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Gussick had worn her emotional armor all day.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Mopar, Stellantis' parts and service division, is leading off its holiday gift ideas guide with something to help the Wrangler lover in your life show off a little holiday spirit in the form of the Jeep Wrangler Ugly Sweater trail armor.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Fresh images circulating online in late December indicate that South Korea’s military is actively experimenting with new protective measures for its frontline armor.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
David Kingsley, a former state corrections officer, wore an orange jumpsuit and body armor to his court appearance Friday in Utica.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Gussick had worn her emotional armor all day.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Mopar, Stellantis' parts and service division, is leading off its holiday gift ideas guide with something to help the Wrangler lover in your life show off a little holiday spirit in the form of the Jeep Wrangler Ugly Sweater trail armor.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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The container had 18 rifles, five handguns, firearms magazines, over 36,000 rounds of ammunition and a silencer that had been shipped from Miami.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Taiwan should deepen its reserves of ammunition, energy, and food to withstand a prolonged blockade—measured in months, not weeks.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kohberger was identified as a suspect after his DNA was found on a knife sheath left at the scene of the murders.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fluid yet substantial, this favorite from Cos skims the body with soft folds that are both cocooning and refined.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2025
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And while a little luxury is always welcome, at its heart, Belize’s appeal lies in slowing down, kicking back, and enjoying simple pleasures, cocooned in nature.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although his unit did not perform particularly well in 2026, ranking 22nd in total defense, 24th in points against and 17th on third down, anyone that has interacted with Weaver knows that his presence screams head coach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nine shell casings were collected at the scene.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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This includes stray rounds, shells, or empty casings.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Few brands encapsulate luxury in loungewear quite like Vuori.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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That workman-like answer from Beck, in many ways, encapsulates his approach all season with the Hurricanes.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Federal fraud indictments continue to emerge in housing and autism programs after a federal investigation first became public in the summer of 2025.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
6 Jan. 2026
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The motel was a magnet for rock-and-rollers and folk artists seeking affordable housing close to the bustling Hollywood music scene.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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