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
Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 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, 17 June 2026
Without useful hands, the robot becomes a moving camera with arms.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
In the clip, fans got to see a montage of intimate home videos starting from Lola’s very first moments in her mom’s arms at the hospital.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026
After more than four hours, the girl squeezed the toy, which exploded and caused third-degree burns on her arms and legs.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 16 June 2026
That was actually the settlement of a long-term dispute over arms Iran bought from the US before the Islamic revolution.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Videos circulating online show Eduarda flying through the air, both arms outstretched, in the moments before her death.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Authorities said Beisel had suffered superficial stab wounds to her neck and arms and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Noun
Since applying those patches to the Cameroon players’s arms wasn’t really an option, a rethink was required.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 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, 17 June 2026
Without useful hands, the robot becomes a moving camera with arms.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
In the clip, fans got to see a montage of intimate home videos starting from Lola’s very first moments in her mom’s arms at the hospital.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026
After more than four hours, the girl squeezed the toy, which exploded and caused third-degree burns on her arms and legs.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 16 June 2026
That was actually the settlement of a long-term dispute over arms Iran bought from the US before the Islamic revolution.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Videos circulating online show Eduarda flying through the air, both arms outstretched, in the moments before her death.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Authorities said Beisel had suffered superficial stab wounds to her neck and arms and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arms
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Sun’s out, guns out – but where to take that beach vacation this year?—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Possible future trends Interceptor drones like the Iron Wasp are part of a counter UAS tool box comprising of guns, rockets and directed energy weapons.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
Noun
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State workers from six departments were bestowed with California’s highest honor for public employees who have performed daring rescues in extreme conditions, including floods, wildfires and active shooter incidents.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The acquisition is a trust pitch aimed straight at cautious IT departments, and the timing is no accident.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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At their smallest, marine heat waves can inundate local bays and coves with hotter-than-normal water for a few days or weeks.—
Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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An old stable and its courtyard have been converted into a coffee shop and gallery, while hidden bays include a historic pier and boathouse.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Bidders will also find capes, drapes, peignoirs, jumpsuits, fur coats and red, white and blue ensemble that Ann-Margret wore for a performance at the White House, when President Gerald Ford was honoring the Shah of Iran.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Chicagoan Bill Pinkney sailed into Boston Harbor having circumnavigated the globe all by himself, the third American and the first Black person to have accomplished the feat by taking a route that included the five southernmost capes.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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But that doesn’t mean the government’s spying powers will disappear.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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The waterless cooling technology can also help establish data centers in areas where water is scarce while abundant solar energy powers the chips and cooling infrastructure.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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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.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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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.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The 17-year-old was charged with firearms violations and unlawful distribution and sale of cannabis, and another person was arrested for unlawful sale and distribution of cannabis.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The challenge was brought by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the firearms industry’s leading trade group, along with major manufacturers including Smith & Wesson and Glock.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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Law enforcement agencies across various states are taking action against drone pilots who violate the FAA’s temporary flight restrictions during World Cup soccer matches.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Democratic states, including California, have fought back by filing lawsuits against federal agencies over certain policies and actions affecting governments programs such as SNAP.—
Lizzie Kane
June 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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“Arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arms. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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