1
as in defenses
means or method of defending
the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject
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as in sheaths
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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Recent Examples of armors
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
For reference, this is similar in concept to how Kevlar and other synthetic armors combine both fibers and matrices to resist penetrative forces.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armors
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The Russian Defense Ministry said its air defenses downed 95 Ukrainian drones overnight over several regions, the Azov Sea and Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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But the Chiefs desperately need to find a true lead back this offseason— someone who can either force defenses to respect the run or can punish those who don’t.—
Sam McDowell
February 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Taylor, then with her fourth husband Richard Burton, wanted to ditch her formal '50s style of long skirts and tasteful sheaths.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The mirror shields samples from the laser that triggers terahertz emission.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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There's also a vital element of resource management that plays a role in every encounter, forcing players to juggle power distribution between shields, weapons, and engines while also managing heat levels within their craft.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ritchie says the killer, who didn’t steal money or any garage sale items, chose a revolver so no casings would be left behind.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fifteen ejected cartridge casings were left in the street when, prosecutors argue, Bell-Johnson stopped his fusillade.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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That quirk of the JWST never faded, as the telescope naturally cocoons its targets in only the most deserving frames.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the closed-coupe Chiron, which cocoons you from its inner workings, the Mistral delivers a raw mechanical sound bath, tempered only by a pop-in wind deflector (fixed in examples for North America)—just aft of the seats—that reduces cabin turbulence and shields air-flow.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The gun and the phone are both weapons — one a tool for violence, and the other a tool of control.—
Tressie McMillan Cottom,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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One weapons count carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years and a maximum of life, while another related conspiracy charge also carries a maximum sentence of life.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Denver, City Council members soon will consider a local measure that would attempt to ban ICE agents (and other officers) from wearing face coverings.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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City leaders are looking into if the coverings prevent lifeguards from properly keeping the shores safe.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Applause rings out, cheers and whoops are abundant.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Payton’s perception of him then rings true in the present.—
Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Armors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armors. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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