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
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The Orange County Sheriff's Department arrested an Alabama man who deputies said showed up armed with brass knuckles, knives, high-capacity magazines and body armor after allegedly making threats against a Catholic monastery in California.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Moreover, the Starship Troopers power armor design by Miyatake and Katoh was featured prominently in the Giant Robots exhibition that has toured Japan over the last year and a half (in which I am also featured).
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
By breeding Florida’s hardened survivors with Honduran corals, the scientists hope to create offspring that will carry a new heat-resistant genetic armor for the climate battles ahead.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Unlike earlier tanks with thicker armor and larger guns, the Type 100 employs active defense interceptors, photoelectric sensors, and remote weapon stations to counter threats from modern anti-tank missiles and drones, which often exploit vulnerabilities on the top of armored vehicles.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The Orange County Sheriff's Department arrested an Alabama man who deputies said showed up armed with brass knuckles, knives, high-capacity magazines and body armor after allegedly making threats against a Catholic monastery in California.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Moreover, the Starship Troopers power armor design by Miyatake and Katoh was featured prominently in the Giant Robots exhibition that has toured Japan over the last year and a half (in which I am also featured).
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
By breeding Florida’s hardened survivors with Honduran corals, the scientists hope to create offspring that will carry a new heat-resistant genetic armor for the climate battles ahead.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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Advertisement Advertisement Protesters stormed the Parliament in Kathmandu, and police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, water cannons, and, according to human rights organization Amnesty International, live ammunition.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The gunmen, who arrived at the junction in a vehicle carrying weapons, ammunition and a knife, shot at dozens of people waiting near buses in the area.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Investigators believe that Kernodle then turned and fled, forcing Kohberger to follow after her down the stairs and leave behind his knife sheath.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Police found a Ka-Bar sheath at the crime scene that had Kohberger's DNA on it, which led them to his parents' house in the Poconos with help from the FBI and state-of-the-art techniques called investigative genetic genealogy.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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That’s just shy of a record 444 set in 2022 when people were cocooning in homes during the pandemic.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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The angled applicator brush seamlessly cocoons the shape of the lips, while the formula blurs out any fine lines and imperfections, delivering a high-shine finish and a replenished feel.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Minnesota Vikings had the fifth-best scoring defense in the NFL last season, and star linebacker Blake Cashman was a big reason why.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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O’Connell and company could have had veteran center Ryan Kelly hold McCarthy’s hand against defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ defense this spring.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Based on the number of shell casings collected at the scene by investigators, including Rangers from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Myers said the gunman fired at least 20 shots before fleeing the bar.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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After the shooting, investigators were unable to find ammunition casings or attribute the source of two additional gunshots that could be heard in videos from the scene.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yeah, that pretty much accurately encapsulates my experience.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many experts have called for a redefinition of national security to encapsulate a more holistic approach to the challenges the United States faces while also urging new ways of thinking about our national security narratives, strategies and solutions.—
Lauren Buitta,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump has lost his tariff shield.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But Facebook and other companies had a legal shield, known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which essentially deterred lawsuits over content posted by their users.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated, based on 2023 data, that older adults devote a higher share of spending than the general population to groceries, housing, utilities and health care.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Economic factors such as no income tax, like the rest of Florida, and more affordable housing options also were cited as factors.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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