Thesaurus results for REVOLVER

revolver

noun

Definition of revolver

as in pistol

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Recent Examples of revolver Investigators found documentation indicating George purchased a Taurus 38 Special revolver in February 2025, according to the KBI, the same gun found at the scene of the shootings. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026 Authorities executed a search warrant at Shaw’s apartment and recovered a revolver from his bedroom, according to the release. — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever handed his revolver to airport police upon arrival. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s revolver was already stored at the seat of government, the Palazzo Chigi, along with other state gifts. — Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for revolver

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As the two men fought, Ortega struck the victim in the head multiple times with a pistol and then shot him in the leg, according to the release.

— Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
According to the criminal complaint, police found an imitation pistol in the suspect’s bag.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of pistol

Noun

This mysterious derringer pistol has sparked more intrigue than any of his other dangerous finds because people want to know the back story.

— Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
This victim’s vision seems weird and fraudulent when Priscilla casually color-coordinates derringer pistols with designer dresses.

— Armond White, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023

Definition of derringer

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Officers also found several large shipping boxes containing precious metals, two unregistered firearms, and more than $105,000 in cash, according to the sheriff’s department.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
We are introduced to Celeste at target practice with her impressive arsenal of firearms, which get suspiciously little play once the action finally arrives.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of firearm

Noun

Video released by Twin Falls police on Friday shows McClain in a white T-shirt vaulting over the counter once the shooting began, drawing his sidearm and returning fire.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
The Indians scored their would-be final goal in the third on a shot from Emery Simmons on a sidearm shot past Bishops’ midfielder Izzy Grundig.

— Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026

Definition of sidearm

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