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
Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Spectacle, in the end, is both an invitation and a sort of armor.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
While body armor is legal for most Americans to own, felons with a history of violence are barred from possessing it.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Achilles grew up to be the greatest warrior of his age, his armor impenetrable, his enemies routed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Noun
The suit, adapted from Kryptonian power armor, gives Luthor massive strength — though not as great as that of Superman.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 June 2026
Spectacle, in the end, is both an invitation and a sort of armor.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
While body armor is legal for most Americans to own, felons with a history of violence are barred from possessing it.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Achilles grew up to be the greatest warrior of his age, his armor impenetrable, his enemies routed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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Between 2012 and 2015, Perry was also convicted of assault likely to cause great bodily injury, domestic violence, possession of ammunition as a felon and fleeing from police in Sacramento County, according to the criminal complaint.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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More picks offer more chances at fortifying their roster, or more trade ammunition to move up for a quarterback in a strong draft class next spring.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Extremely smooth on the palate, its flavors of blackberry, dark plum, cinnamon, and nutmeg are set into a sheath of plush tannins that gently drop off into a slightly drying finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But others enjoy seeing drivers add personality into a sport where emotion is often hard to spot during on-track sessions, because the drivers are cocooned in safety equipment for their own good.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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The Spa After a day of sightseeing, guests can retreat to the hushed, subterranean spa, with a Finnish sauna, hammam, and an intimate pool area cocooned under a curving ceiling.—
Alia Akkam,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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But while defense contractors dropped Anthropic to comply with the DOD's order, the company's growth in the private sector only accelerated, as more businesses adopted its models and AI coding tools.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The marketplace approach differs from traditional defense procurement programs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Shell casings were found inside the truck, Pace said, and the four other teens inside the vehicle, who were 19, 18, 17 and 16, are in custody.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Investigators recovered approximately 31 shell casings from the scene and said evidence showed multiple rounds were fired toward homes and residents.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Some nail artists go all out with bold 3D lime decals that encapsulate the entire nail, while others opt for sleek lime green details on a nude base.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Quote of the season A line from Arbeloa in his final press conference as coach perhaps best encapsulates the club’s situation now.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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This acts as a shield to lock moisture in, preventing that precious water your humectants just gathered from evaporating into the room.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Federal authorities used pepper spray, but some demonstrators came prepared with gas masks and shields.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Those areas included housing, education, water rights, the economy, public safety, etc.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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