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
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
This is the place to go for Japanese art and artifacts, with a strong, 110,000-piece collection of paintings, tea ceremony ceramics, samurai swords and armor, kimonos, lacquerware, sculpture, ukiyo-e prints, and more.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Prosecutor Shawn Smith told jurors during closing arguments that the group’s actions — including bringing firearms, first aid kids and wearing body armor — were all signals of the group having a nefarious intent.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
Officers found 24 guns at the house, along with more than 4,000 rounds of ammunition and multiple sets of body armor.
—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Assume this song's about you and grow some armor.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
This is the place to go for Japanese art and artifacts, with a strong, 110,000-piece collection of paintings, tea ceremony ceramics, samurai swords and armor, kimonos, lacquerware, sculpture, ukiyo-e prints, and more.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Prosecutor Shawn Smith told jurors during closing arguments that the group’s actions — including bringing firearms, first aid kids and wearing body armor — were all signals of the group having a nefarious intent.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
Officers found 24 guns at the house, along with more than 4,000 rounds of ammunition and multiple sets of body armor.
—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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Suarez testified that agents found bullet casings on a mattress and on the floor, along with three boxes of ammunition and a flash-bang device, which can temporarily disorient people with a loud blast and bright flash.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Two days later, HSI special agents raided Kingsley’s residence and seized 14 firearms, several Glock MCDs, magazines, body armor and about 3,000 rounds of various caliber ammunition, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The religious article, called a kirpan, cannot be longer than 10 inches and must be contained in a sheath to wear in City Hall, according to the ordinance.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to Davis, deeper colors help to cocoon you.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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One pull can shift a room from bright and social to calm and cocooned, helping the space follow the day rather than fight it.—
Maria Williams,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crash happened shortly after the plane took off, according to Colombia's defense minister.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her order came after a juror passed a note asking if the trial was on schedule and after defense lawyers struggled to work the courtroom equipment on Monday.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Defense lawyers noted Monday, for example, that two 9-mm spent shell casings seen in a photograph under the arm of Moïse’s bullet-riddled body on the floor next to his bed could have been fired from pistols on which the FBI failed to conduct ballistics testing.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Officers established a crime scene, interviewed witnesses, and collected shell casings.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That single sequence has encapsulated Denver’s dealings — or lack of them — through the first week of free agency.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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One stat that encapsulates the 2025 Cowboys After the first day of free agency, the Dallas Cowboys were the only team in the NFL that had not seen one of their internal free agents sign elsewhere.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Comprehensive, multi-layered defense shield The Golden Dome initiative is designed as a comprehensive, multi-layered defense shield capable of detecting and intercepting a wide range of threats, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Had action been deferred, Iran’s rapidly increasing ballistic missile would have soon reached the point of immunity — erecting a shield of threatened destruction behind which the mullah’s nuclear program could be rebuilt.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Senate voted 89-10 to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which would lessen some government regulations on housing and incentivize state and local governments to ease land-use regulations.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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During the afternoon of their opening night exhibit, Thekla and Moriarty arrived at the studio, housing Sunset Flip to discuss and show their artwork featured on the show in this exclusive video interview for Miami Herald.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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