Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handguns
Noun
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And, in this scenario, Hamas would commit to hold only defensive weapons, such as rifles and grenades and pistols.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025 -
The indictment describes the four weapons, including two pistols, a rifle and a shotgun.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hunting is one of just a handful of exceptions in city code allowing for people to discharge firearms within Nashville’s urban services district.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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As a result, there was never a hearing to determine if Hole was a danger to himself or others, and his name was not added to a federal database of people who are prohibited from buying firearms.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to questioning the stops, Bell questioned foot chases for guns that are not visible.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Videos of the raid shared online by the Department of Homeland Security show Border Patrol agents with guns drawn approaching the building in the middle of the night.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Handguns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handguns. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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