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
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
The courts will employ that armor until the last dog dies.
—William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Actress Dominique Thorne stars as Riri Williams, a young Black woman who builds her own body armor suit modeled after Tony Starks’ Iron Man suit.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The anatomy of these flakes of invertebrate armor resembled the teeth of vertebrates.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 May 2025
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Noun
Upon investigating the townhouse, police allegedly found blood splatters and recovered an array of items, including a saw, chicken wire, ballistic helmets, body armor, and night vision goggles.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
The courts will employ that armor until the last dog dies.
—William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Actress Dominique Thorne stars as Riri Williams, a young Black woman who builds her own body armor suit modeled after Tony Starks’ Iron Man suit.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The anatomy of these flakes of invertebrate armor resembled the teeth of vertebrates.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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The majority also overturned William’s convictions for possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, saying the convictions amounted to violation of the Constitution’s double jeopardy prohibition because he was effectively charged twice for the same crime.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Spurred on by their own security concerns, European allies and Canada have already been ramping up military spending, including arms and ammunition purchases, since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Its sheath is adorned with several gems, at least two of which were carved with swastikas.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 May 2025
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Upon its arrival at your table, a server will present for inspection an ornate silver dagger, pull it with a flourish from its curved sheath, and proceed to saw off the head of the Mother at approximately her Tropic of Cancer.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This creates a cocooning effect that’s both dramatic and cozy.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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Plus, there’s plenty of room for at least one human and a pet to cocoon in for a movie night.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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Indiana was also overhauling its defense, learning how to execute simpler yet more aggressive schemes with personnel better suited to defend than the team the Pacers put on the floor in 2023-24 — a team that, yes, made the Eastern Conference finals despite its defensive struggles.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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During their investigation, police found six 10mm shell casings at the scene.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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While the casing is mostly reinforced plastic, the screen surround is titanium.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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But laughs aside, Messing encapsulated the moment in her moving remarks.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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That was the peak of another dramatic Tigers victory, 3-1 against the Chicago Cubs, this one a win that encapsulated so much of what has made this team so good all season.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Clad in tactical gear and wielding riot shields and military-style rifles, federal agents lobbed non-lethal munitions, including rubber bullets, tear gas and flash-bang grenades, to disperse crowds.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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President Donald Trump's new Golden Dome missile defense shield for the U.S., designed to protect against next-generation, long-range weapons, is modeled on the Iron Dome.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Existing mixed housing can be found in the Aberdeen and Keystone subdivisions.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Because the next crisis won’t start in a hedge fund or a housing market.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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