CARTRIDGE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

cartridge

noun

Definition of cartridge

as in ammunition

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as in kit

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Recent Examples of cartridge These two things are related in possibly smaller cartridge choice than the old rule of thumb or the old idea of what a bear-defense firearm should be. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Officers located a firearm and several cartridge casings and saw vehicles and structures that had been struck, court documents say. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026 The straight tonearm ending in a (swappable) moving magnet phono cartridge points downward, and mechanical controls to the side are pushed, turned and clicked for playback. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 The pool is also compatible with standard filtration systems, including sand and cartridge filters, so setting it up is simple and doesn’t require specialty parts or professional help. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cartridge

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Noun

In a forest in tinder-dry France, a massive wildfire outside the southwestern city of Bordeaux uncovered a cache of what is believed to be World War II-era ammunition.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
According to police, the gun was a Sar USA SAR9 handgun loaded with seventeen rounds of live ammunition.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of ammunition

Noun

Taylor Farms says 40% of salad kits sold at grocery stores come from the company, giving it a massive role in supplying a convenient and cheap vegetable option for many shoppers.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Boeing received a separate contract worth nearly $163 million for bomb rack modernization kits connected to the broader effort.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of kit

Noun

There’s no doubt about it that hot water serves its purpose to clean and sanitize items, but that doesn’t mean this setting should be the default for every load.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
This outer layer absorbs physical stress directly, protecting the delicate internal materials from bending or cracking under load.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of load

Noun

The god Vishnu is typically depicted with four arms, often holding in them a discus, a club, a conch shell, and a lotus.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
The hypoallergenic pick combines the airy softness of goose feathers with a breathable cotton shell and a box-stitch design for even heat distribution.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of shell

Noun

The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

Its states will also need to strengthen their own defenses, starting with better air and missile interceptors and counter-drone capabilities.

— Dina Esfandiary, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Ukrainian officials say Russia builds up missile stocks and launches major attacks every few days, hoping to exhaust Ukrainian defenses through the sheer weight of numbers.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of missile

Noun

However, a pail of bloody fabric was discovered in the basement.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
At Bolsa Chica State Beach, swimmers suffering stings to the sides of their feet and toes sat in a circle refilling their pails with hot water from a hose.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

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