Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roscoes
Noun
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They were armed with Glock pistols, which are only accurate for a short distance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026 -
Across the room are two pistols.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Scientists may have finally solved the riddle of Tyrannosaurus rex’s small arms, which have always stood out as the oddest feature in the mightiest of dinosaurs, prompting jokes and a century-plus debate on their purpose and evolutionary history.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Throughout their history, they have been proven vulnerable to small arms fire in urban combat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Four men jumped out of the Cadillac, all armed with semi-automatic guns and wearing balaclavas, though victim 1 told the FBI recognized Phihoang and at least two other men, the complaint said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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For more serious disruptions, including terrorism, some pilots volunteer to carry guns in the cockpit as part of the Federal Flight Deck Officer program established after 9/11.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The move is a setback for the firearms industry, which argued that New York’s law conflicts with a federal statute designed to shield gun companies from liability when their products are used in crimes.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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The 17-year-old was charged with firearms violations and unlawful distribution and sale of cannabis, and another person was arrested for unlawful sale and distribution of cannabis.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Roscoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roscoes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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