as in guns
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
soldiers grabbing their arms and helmets and heading into battle
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as in departments
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
a company that needs to beef up its marketing arm if it wants to compete in today's business world
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as in bays
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
this arm of the Atlantic is surprisingly peaceful, as the stronger ocean currents do not reach this far
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as in capes
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
Maine has so many long, narrow arms that jut out into the ocean that early coastal settlers found it much easier to travel by sea
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as in powers
the right or means to command or control others
few criminals manage to permanently escape the long arm of the law
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Recent Examples of arms
Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Since Pennywise needed to be physically active, Sequeira introduced an underlying stretch component so Skarsgård could extend his arms and perform extreme poses.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
Curious about the more than 900 personal arms of every county in England and Wales?
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The girl had bruises to her arms and the other boy had bruises to his arms and legs, according to the release.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Queta was open at the foul line, his arms raised, with Joel Embiid trailing him.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Most robotic productivity so far has relied on robotic arms and similarly specialized robots that perform the same predictable tasks on assembly lines and in warehouses.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The curved and recessed arms are comfortable and add softness to the design, and the seat and back are padded with thick foam that’s supportive and won’t crush with use.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Cornwallis laid down his arms in October, 1781.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Since Pennywise needed to be physically active, Sequeira introduced an underlying stretch component so Skarsgård could extend his arms and perform extreme poses.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
Curious about the more than 900 personal arms of every county in England and Wales?
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The girl had bruises to her arms and the other boy had bruises to his arms and legs, according to the release.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Queta was open at the foul line, his arms raised, with Joel Embiid trailing him.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Most robotic productivity so far has relied on robotic arms and similarly specialized robots that perform the same predictable tasks on assembly lines and in warehouses.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The curved and recessed arms are comfortable and add softness to the design, and the seat and back are padded with thick foam that’s supportive and won’t crush with use.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arms
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What fortifies it the most is an appearance from Williams’ grandfather midway through the song.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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Excited yet anxious over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Students are recreating history — literally — as the country prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The next test launch has been delayed to May as the company prepares the more advanced rocket.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Ali Riza Dogan, the owner of Manhattan restaurant Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine, hands out free meals weekly and has invited homeless people to sleep in his restaurant's entryway on cold nights.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Roxana Jullapat hands out chocolate muffins to her team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Just like a bartender doles out advice to patrons along with their tipple of choice, the Story Tender gives book recommendations to attendees at the bar.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Cakenhagen, a café that doles out beautiful pastries; and the historic Grøften restaurant, which has retained its good vibes since 1874.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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But Manus actually incorporates multiple AI agents to perform and verify tasks, including a planner agent that assigns tasks and an executor agent that can browse and interact with websites, create spreadsheets, use various software tools, and even code new applications.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tim Goodwin assigns a letter grade to Goodwin after every performance.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The state treasurer manages the state’s Pooled Money Investment Account, which invests monies on behalf of state government and local jurisdictions and allocates state bond financing for projects related to education, infrastructure, the environment or affordable housing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The law allocates about $17 billion in funding for road safety programs due to rising traffic deaths nationwide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
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Food restrictions for Cubans date back to 1962, when ration books were first established, a system that distributes monthly staples.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The top half of the purifier features a glossy white, bladeless amplifier loop fan that distributes clean, hydrated air throughout the room.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arms. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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