pillboxes

noun

plural of pillbox
as in helmets

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pillboxes
  1. helmets
  2. berets
  3. hoods
  4. hats
  5. bowlers
  6. toppers
  7. helms
  8. headpieces
Noun
  • Hockey helmets and football helmets and baseball helmets and softball helmets.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One of the longer lines was near the mutual aid response team tables, where an array of heavy tactical gear was on display, including weapons body armor, helmets and everything else anyone might need when trying to quell civil unrest.
    — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Just with fewer berets, more robots and a much larger existential crisis hiding beneath the branding.
    — Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The Her Alibi star shared a sweet photo of the pair kissing — while wearing matching berets, red neck scarves and striped shirts — in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of berets
Noun
  • In that incident, teens dressed head-to-toe in black — some wearing hoods and masks — were seen throwing punches and hurling chairs as innocent bystanders sought safety.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
  • Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • Coats, gloves, boots, and hats are often in critical need in winter, and comfortable clothing can be used all year.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In partnership with Tical Athletics and retailer Twnty-Two, the Wu-Tang Clan member has released an exclusive line of hats that echoes the rapper’s journey throughout the years.
    — Malik Davis, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • Australia’s strength in depth was emphasised by the four wickets being shared by four bowlers, with opening bowler Kim Garth the pick of them with one for 20 from four overs.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of bowlers
Noun
  • Nulo also makes some food toppers and mixers, designed to be mixed with a complete and balanced dry food, not fed on their own.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Cerruti and city councilmember Phil Pluckebaum were in the park to announce the installation of 10 sign toppers and seven banners around the Little Italy neighborhood in East Sacramento.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of toppers
Noun
  • The young chef helms Maximo, a modern Mexican restaurant focused on heirloom corn and masa in the West University Place area of Houston.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • Charlie Day helms Luigi, Jack Black is Bowser, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Keegan-Michael Key will play Toad.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of helms
Noun
  • For royal outings, she’s continued to pick midi-length dresses paired with elaborate headpieces and enviable suits as her uniform.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of headpieces
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“Pillboxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pillboxes. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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