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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Sun Bum's Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm is my armor against both immediate sunburn and the slow creep of fine lines and discoloration.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 24 June 2025
Most notably, the engine compartment has been reinforced with armor to better withstand machine gun fire.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Some of the agents were masked, wore armor and carried rifles.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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Verb
Riri Williams, who suits up as the titular heroine of the new Marvel Cinematic Universe series Ironheart, insists that her plans are much grander than flying around in a suit of armor inspired by Iron Man’s.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Sun Bum's Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm is my armor against both immediate sunburn and the slow creep of fine lines and discoloration.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 24 June 2025
Most notably, the engine compartment has been reinforced with armor to better withstand machine gun fire.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Some of the agents were masked, wore armor and carried rifles.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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South Korean intelligence officials have estimated that the North has sent Russia roughly 13,000 soldiers and millions of artillery shells, and Ukrainian officials believe as much as 40% of Russia’s ammunition now comes from North Korea, Bloomberg reported.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
13 July 2025
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Russia and North Korea’s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea’s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The user also posted about a knife sheath before the sheath discussed in the case.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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The sheath contained trace amounts of DNA, which was later linked to Kohberger, leading to his arrest.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Those who prefer a thin sheath of breading around their fish might be a smidge put off by Love Handle’s catfish, which is cocooned in a hefty, pebbly crust more akin to a pork tenderloin.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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But sleep is top of mind even when you’re not cocooned under the covers.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
Noun
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If Green is ready to make an impact as a rookie, the Ravens’ defense will be a handful for opponents.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Prior to Monday night’s game, Cora talked about the team’s improved base running and strong defense being keys to their latest success.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Although the focus was on practicality, Melissa made sure to incorporate details like trim and casings to foster a depth that was absent before.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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There were 22 shell casings from different guns found on the scene.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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This encapsulated the chip-on-the-shoulder vibes for this women’s pay-per-view during a busy weekend for wrestling.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As the ultimate symbol of Trump’s survival, the image encapsulates the central themes of his return to power: victimhood, strength, defiance.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The shell is made of ultra-durable and scratch-resistant polycarbonate that keeps the suitcase light (just over six pounds) despite providing a tough shield for your belongings.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The challenge was depositing a uniform layer of gold on a curved shield.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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About 70 structures have been destroyed in the blaze, the NPS said, including a visitor’s center, a gas station, an administrative building and employee housing, Grand Canyon park Superintendent Ed Keable told the Associated Press.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Park Superintendent Ed Keable said on Sunday that the visitor center, gas station, a wastewater treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing were among the dozens of structures lost.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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