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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchlocks
Noun
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One such prize, the Nancy, was transporting 2,000 muskets, 30 tons of musket balls and a massive 15-inch brass mortar – supplies the American army desperately needed for the war effort.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026 -
But that hasn’t stopped out-of-state reenactors from worrying their muskets will be confiscated at the George Washington Bridge, says Justin Costantino, adjutant of the Long Island Companies of the 3rd New York Regiment.—
Allen G. Breed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Scenes involving firearms alarmed distributors still grappling with the aftermath of the Columbine massacre, while the film’s October release via Newmarket was further complicated by a trailer prominently featuring an airplane crash just weeks after the September 11 attacks.—
José Salazar,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
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Proper’s mother called local police in Ohio about his recent behavior, which included communicating with the group and buying firearms.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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During a search of O'Brien's apartment, charges say officers found three different pistols.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The nostalgic rebrand places Lara in her familiar blue tank top and brown shorts, with her undeniably cool twin pistols strapped to her hips.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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“Matchlocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchlocks. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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