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
J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
By contrast, the ICE facility was a mess of overflowing dumpsters, loose body armor and crowd control munitions and a broken HVAC air conditioning system that raised both temperatures and tempers in the aging building.
—Keith Wilson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But there is a glaring chink in the armor for the Rebels (6-0, 2-0), and that’s its run defense.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
There’s so much armor in being unclear.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
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Verb
But even with these obstacles, oddsmakers seem to believe the Bucs have plot armor.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
By contrast, the ICE facility was a mess of overflowing dumpsters, loose body armor and crowd control munitions and a broken HVAC air conditioning system that raised both temperatures and tempers in the aging building.
—Keith Wilson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But there is a glaring chink in the armor for the Rebels (6-0, 2-0), and that’s its run defense.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
There’s so much armor in being unclear.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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Inside his vehicle, officers found an AR-15 with 27 rounds of ammunition.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aircraft, ammunition belts, bolts of fabric, mine-working, kilt-making, cement-mixing, nuns, saris and American football have all been marshaled as explanations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the case's probable cause affidavit, which was reviewed by PEOPLE, Kohberger was caught after a sheath of the knife used in the murders was left at the scene in the bed where Mogen and Goncalves were found.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The murder weapon was never recovered, but the killer dropped a Ka-Bar knife sheath near Mogen's body.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bose Headphone Deal The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones cocoon your ears and deliver superb sound.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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For the coldest days of the year, there are elegant scarf coats to cocoon yourself in by Veronica Leoni’s Calvin Klein, and structured peacoats from Patou that cut a sharp figure.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Investors cheered the improbable rise of the amateur heavy metal drummer and hard-line conservative, who’s expected to increase defense spending, cut taxes, and revive Japan’s nuclear power industry.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rare earths are used to produce high-performance magnets that are essential in defense systems, semiconductors, robotics, and electric vehicles.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the scene, investigators found shell casings and blood on various items, including a pair of gloves and a pillowcase that was inside Clark's silver Mercedes SUV.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Wilson County Sheriff’s Office detectives also found seven shell casings.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The park promises to offer various attractions, rides, activities, dining, shopping and live entertainment that’ll encapsulate the best of every era.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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No footwear brand quite encapsulates the fall and winter spirit quite like Ugg, which is exactly why the moment the temperature starts to drop my old Ugg Classic Short Boots and Goldenstar Platform Clogs are moved to the front of my closet.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Never one to sit idly by, Danny grabs his NYPD shield and goes bulldozing his way to the crime scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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While technical hurdles remain, including heat-shield reliability, orbital docking, and rapid turnaround between flights, SpaceX’s progress illustrates how iterative engineering and reusable design can accelerate advancement.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a nonprofit devoted to ending the country's affordable housing crisis, Cincinnati is short nearly 54,000 units of housing that is affordable and available.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Max Braswell, executive vice president of the Arkansas Forestry Association, said the forestry industry has come under significant economic pressure due to tariffs, high interest rates and a cooling housing market.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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