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
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 June 2025
Think of it as invisible armor for your hair that also delivers a sleek finish.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 6 June 2025
After wearing anti-Predator armor while trick-or-treating, a young boy (Tremblay) sets off a chaotic chain of events that includes human-Predator hybrids, alien-Predator dogs, government cover-ups and more.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 6 June 2025
Along the way, visitors will pass through the Super Duper Mart and meet a soldier named Maximus wearing T-60 armor as well as an ageless bounty hunter known as the Ghoul who has endured centuries of radiation exposure.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
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Noun
In this open-world, single-player or co-op survival adventure, craft weapons and armor, build your base, and traverse the playground on your buggy.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 June 2025
Think of it as invisible armor for your hair that also delivers a sleek finish.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 6 June 2025
After wearing anti-Predator armor while trick-or-treating, a young boy (Tremblay) sets off a chaotic chain of events that includes human-Predator hybrids, alien-Predator dogs, government cover-ups and more.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 6 June 2025
Along the way, visitors will pass through the Super Duper Mart and meet a soldier named Maximus wearing T-60 armor as well as an ageless bounty hunter known as the Ghoul who has endured centuries of radiation exposure.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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Authorities also seized drugs, weapons, ammunition, tactical equipment, vehicles and the two properties.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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In Boelter's vehicle, still parked in the driveway, officers discover five more firearms, including assault-style rifles and a large quantity of ammunition, Thompson said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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This can cut off the medial nerve that runs through the transverse carpal ligament that serves as a protective sheath for the nerves.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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We are cocooned in the idyllic uneventfulness of an upstate New York park.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
10 June 2025
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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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Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025.—
Tom O'Connor
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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The reports also said Ruiz has claimed self defense; USA TODAY has reached out to LVMPD for more information.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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During the investigation, crime scene investigators found 11 spent .45-caliber shell casings.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
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Two shell casings were recovered at the scene, cops said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Decades later, the picture remains evocative, encapsulating the idealized mystique of everything a rock & roll session is supposed to look like.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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When President Donald Trump went to Charlevoix, Canada, in 2018 for a meeting of the world’s wealthiest nations, the visit was encapsulated by one photo.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
Noun
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In Israel, people have taken shelter in stairwells and bomb shelters, and are coping with Tehran’s ability to penetrate the country’s sophisticated defense shield.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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Resilience becomes not just a shield, but a catalyst for future growth and innovation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Through community outreach, the county identified access as the primary barrier to housing, with transportation and equitable healthcare also contributing to housing issues.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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Bread and butter issues like affordability, housing and public safety will likely take take center stage in this race as Election Day nears, Democratic strategist Trip Yang told the Daily News.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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