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
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Robotic arms deftly handle ingredients, stir sauces, and serve hot dishes through a take-out window, all without human intervention.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
The trio posed in front of a marble staircase with their arms around each other.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The two officers who won by vote count are former Animation Guild President Jeanette Moreno King, who will now serve as secretary, and David DePasquale as sergeant-at-arms.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
In their decades of power, the Assads aligned Damascus firmly with Moscow, relying on aid, arms and unwavering diplomatic backing.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The ball bounced off Johnson’s hands and into Thomas’ arms.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, was found dead in her husband's arms on the front porch of a home in Whitestown, Indiana, after the pair mistakenly showed up at the wrong address for a cleaning on Wednesday.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The man sat in the driver's seat, while the woman sat in the passenger seat, their crying child in the man’s arms.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Robotic arms deftly handle ingredients, stir sauces, and serve hot dishes through a take-out window, all without human intervention.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
The trio posed in front of a marble staircase with their arms around each other.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The two officers who won by vote count are former Animation Guild President Jeanette Moreno King, who will now serve as secretary, and David DePasquale as sergeant-at-arms.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
In their decades of power, the Assads aligned Damascus firmly with Moscow, relying on aid, arms and unwavering diplomatic backing.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
The ball bounced off Johnson’s hands and into Thomas’ arms.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, was found dead in her husband's arms on the front porch of a home in Whitestown, Indiana, after the pair mistakenly showed up at the wrong address for a cleaning on Wednesday.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The man sat in the driver's seat, while the woman sat in the passenger seat, their crying child in the man’s arms.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arms
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Rice protein fortifies each strand to reduce breakage, while hyaluronic acid provides weightless hydration so hair stays soft without feeling heavy.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Trying to stay ahead of the game, for Dick’s the acquisition of Foot Locker also fortifies relationships with Nike and Adidas, which still dominate global footwear sales, and gives Dick’s negotiating leverage.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The government shutdown saga is nearing an end as Congress prepares for votes this week on a deal.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The letter’s release comes as President Sharaa—a former militant leader who has publicly renounced extremism - prepares for a historic White House summit.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Boston Public Health Commissioner Bisola Ojikutu revealed in September that the city hands out more than 80,000 needles per month to drug users.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Though there were reports that Cassidy and Payne had split in May of the following year, the couple dispelled rumors the next month when they were spotted holding hands out on a date night in London.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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In total, the New York City Marathon doles out $969,000 in prize money, including $534,000 total to the men’s and women’s top-10 finishers, and $118,000 total to the top-five American finishers.—
Bette Canter,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Throughout the movie, Lanthimos doles out pieces of backstory in short, dreamlike sequences that unfurl in black and white, artfully filling in the blanks of Teddy’s particular interest in Michelle.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Ratings Board watches every movie in its entirety and assigns it a rating and descriptor that aligns with the views of the majority of American parents.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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For a simulation game, their teacher assigns Annabelle and Morgan to lead two different groups.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Backed by data purporting to show that Drake, in particular, has benefitted from billions of fake streams, the lawsuit accuses Spotify of turning a blind eye to exploitation of its payout model, which allocates royalties to artists based on their share of total streaming volume.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
3 Nov. 2025
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The budget, which will be finalized in November, allocates $2 million for repairs.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The lid distributes the heat evenly while collecting steam that drips back onto the turkey for a flavorful, juicy finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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D’Amato says the Greater Boston Food Bank, which distributes resources to pantries across Massachusetts, is continuously assessing its stockpiles and the needs of its partners amid this fraught time.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ellis ‘dispenses justice with patience and firmness’ As a judge, Ellis has ruled on a wide range of issues, from public health to voter registration records.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other pharmacy services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arms. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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