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
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The 20-second clip concluded with Lacob turning away from Dunleavy and throwing up his arms in apparent exasperation.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Regular play can help build muscle strength while also improving bone density, particularly in the hips and arms.
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Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
In the footage, the rescuers remove the coyote from a beam beneath the dock, safely capturing it in their arms before moving it to shore.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
When Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 on Monday night at New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium outside of the FIFA tournament), the players took a seat on the grass, and as one teammate pounded a drum, the rest began to pull their arms back in unison, as if moving an oar through the water.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Flying bricks damaged the crossing’s signal arms, and the crossing was closed by Union Pacific.
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Arkansas Online,
23 June 2026
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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Ca Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Phase 2/3 Study 302 topline results released April 27, 2026 met all primary and key secondary endpoints with robust hair growth in both once-daily and twice-daily arms.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The 20-second clip concluded with Lacob turning away from Dunleavy and throwing up his arms in apparent exasperation.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Regular play can help build muscle strength while also improving bone density, particularly in the hips and arms.
—
Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
In the footage, the rescuers remove the coyote from a beam beneath the dock, safely capturing it in their arms before moving it to shore.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
When Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 on Monday night at New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium outside of the FIFA tournament), the players took a seat on the grass, and as one teammate pounded a drum, the rest began to pull their arms back in unison, as if moving an oar through the water.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Flying bricks damaged the crossing’s signal arms, and the crossing was closed by Union Pacific.
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Arkansas Online,
23 June 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,
23 June 2026
Phase 2/3 Study 302 topline results released April 27, 2026 met all primary and key secondary endpoints with robust hair growth in both once-daily and twice-daily arms.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arms
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In addition to the hundreds of pounds of meth, investigators also found $3,200 of cash, a money counter, a digital scale and multiple guns.
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The 9th Circuit upheld that measure in principle but said California went too far by requiring the owner to post a prominent sign expressly authorizing guns.
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The declaration activates the city’s emergency response structure, directs departments to assess damages and costs, and requests state assistance to support firefighting, cleanup, environmental monitoring and community recovery efforts.
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With the rolling back of sustainability reporting requirements, businesses also downsized their sustainability teams, often rolling them under existing departments with limited scope.
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The Board of Public Works approved the grant on Thursday, which will be used to reduce pollution attributed to failed sewer systems located near the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal bays.
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In the spring that means shallower bays where the water is warmer.
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Revellers in Knicks capes pleaded their cases fruitlessly.
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Seven different looks rotate throughout the World Cup season, each one conceived by designer Ricardo Zuccolini, with Diana Dubinsky and her team at Wynwood studio’s DesignLab22 swathing the sea nymphs in capes inspired by FIFA teams’ country colors.
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The move means the rest of the AI industry will be forced to take heed of the authority asserted by Lutnick, and BIS can invoke other powers if the specific provisions used against Anthropic are contested.
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In an attempt to regain her powers, Lucia accidentally summons a cosmic entity known as Altair.
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The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
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The Plumb Club is involved in this effort because presenting third-party assurances of an item’s sourcing and production history builds customer trust, drives sales and thus fortifies the gem, jewelry and watch industries.
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Scenes involving firearms alarmed distributors still grappling with the aftermath of the Columbine massacre, while the film’s October release via Newmarket was further complicated by a trailer prominently featuring an airplane crash just weeks after the September 11 attacks.
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Proper’s mother called local police in Ohio about his recent behavior, which included communicating with the group and buying firearms.
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Responding agencies include the Ada County Sheriff’s Office and Kuna Fire and Paramedics.
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Since Pulte's selection, Democrats have declined to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which grants intelligence agencies broad authority to spy on overseas targets, causing the legal provision to expire earlier this month.
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“Arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arms. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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