as in gun
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
will need a permit to carry a firearm
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Recent Examples of firearm
In April, Mangione was indicted on two counts of stalking, a firearms offense, and murder via use of a firearm.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
The firearm used in this massacre was purchased legally in Nevada, a state with weak state gun laws and poor enforcement.
—Rebecca Fischer, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Officials are investigating who the firearm belonged to.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
That’s about when Derrick Perry, the other Marine, pulled out his firearm as others screamed at Gille to drop the knife.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
The firearm used in this massacre was purchased legally in Nevada, a state with weak state gun laws and poor enforcement.
—Rebecca Fischer, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Officials are investigating who the firearm belonged to.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025
That’s about when Derrick Perry, the other Marine, pulled out his firearm as others screamed at Gille to drop the knife.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firearm
gun
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Hunters may use all archery equipment, muzzle-loading guns, shotguns, centerfire rifles, revolvers and pistols and pre-charge pneumatic air guns to harvest bears.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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During the level two thrill ride, guests must use a Boo Blaster laser gun to zap Boocifer and other targets to accumulate points, the site adds.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Firearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firearm. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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