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
Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The grinding insurgencies that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union demanded more and more armor to protect troops from roadside bombs.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
He is captured on a security video walking up to the building's glass revolving door, wearing sunglasses, a dark jacket and shirt over his body armor and carrying at his right side what police describe as a high-powered M4 rifle, authorities said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 July 2025
The Shadow Bringer was sleeping in a canopied bed, cloaked in shadow, obsidian armor and his typical draconic mask with its caged jaw.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Michael Paul Brown, a 45-year-old former Army armor crewman, is being sought by authorities Monday for allegedly gunning down four people early Friday at The Owl Bar near his home in rural Anaconda, Montana.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The grinding insurgencies that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union demanded more and more armor to protect troops from roadside bombs.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
He is captured on a security video walking up to the building's glass revolving door, wearing sunglasses, a dark jacket and shirt over his body armor and carrying at his right side what police describe as a high-powered M4 rifle, authorities said.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 July 2025
The Shadow Bringer was sleeping in a canopied bed, cloaked in shadow, obsidian armor and his typical draconic mask with its caged jaw.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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During the tow, a live 5.7mm caliber round of ammunition was found next to the vehicle’s rear passenger side tire.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Vinson used its fighter jets to attack targets in Yemen — including weapons, ammunition and infrastructure — and Houthi leadership.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Thompson said that the big break for the investigation was the discovery of the knife sheath containing trace amounts of DNA that prosecutors were able to link to Kohberger's father.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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At trial, however, prosecutors intended to present a Ka-Bar knife and sheath to the jury for demonstrative purposes, Thompson said.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Only a few channels soared back then; the mixes all had whimsical titles and background visuals that simulated the feeling of sitting indoors, cocooned in a duvet, while rain lightly falls outside.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
2 July 2025
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The warmth offsets the cool pink-gray undertones from the whitewash, giving the room a welcoming, cocooning quality.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Jennings is a very useful player in a defense that prioritizes defenders who can eat up space and set the edge against the run.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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The key rotation on offense and defense was pretty much settled after two straight playoff runs.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Police officers also recovered two Spear .380 shell casings at the scene that are believed to be from the gun Richard fired.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Officers at the scene recovered at least 40 shell casings, including at least two types of rifle rounds.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The graphite blocks fully encapsulate the chips to prevent the liquid metal from leaking when the systems reach a maximum temperature of around 700°C.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And few events encapsulate this changing dynamic as much as the rise of the DJ and coffeehouse scene.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Although neither are overly complicated, the Taskmaster battle has a fun schtick where players have to knock out the boss’ Captain America-like shield, leaving him vulnerable to attacks for a limited time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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Joy Sunday: Nevermore Academy kind of acts as a shield for Bianca in season one.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sullivan also placed its only residence hall for sale in the spring, switching the university to an off-campus housing model.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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In all, the funding requested by members of the state's House delegation covered 49 projects across Wisconsin, touching on everything from housing in Milwaukee to a freight infrastructure project in Monroe County to improvements to Green Bay's airport.—
Lawrence Andrea,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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