1
as in ammunitions
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 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
Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The nine armors were also a big part of the anime’s backstory, and the timeline of events was quite involved and complex once the series got going.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armors
Noun
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His models could have been downloaded from Zelda, with cargo pants that held axes and sword sheaths remade in fabric.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Gone are the Davos power sheaths and blunt business bob from her time as White House senior adviser.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Early research suggests its antioxidant defenses may support healthy cholesterol, blood sugar regulation, and gut health, but studies are still limited.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Barkley has faced two of the league’s top run defenses over the past two weeks, so now would be the time to make offers.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The shell casings in that gun matched the one taken from Kassandra's body during her autopsy.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Traditional battery manufacturing encases electrodes in individual cell casings, which are then bundled into modules.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Just three days in and these XL-sized shields are thick as thieves, which doesn’t seem threatening to anyone whose name isn’t Annie.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields platforms from liability for what users post, leaving victims and their families with limited legal footing against them.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That legislation largely prohibits law-enforcement officials, including federal ones such as ICE, from wearing face coverings during official operations.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Federica Bonifaci may just have relieved bridesmaids from the headache of finding flattering occasionwear with matching shoulder coverings for their summer weddings.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The train that rings Vesuvius makes its rounds as racehorses train along the shore.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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That certainly rings true for Nomad founder Brad Davis, who sports copious body art and has the vibe of an energetic Portland entrepreneur.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the Constable’s Office responded to a weapons disturbance call earlier in the night where Lacy and a family member were involved in a verbal argument.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Armors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armors. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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