Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidearms
Noun
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Edgefield, South Carolina, was a slaving town with a violent reputation, a place where men roamed with swords and pistols, ever ready to avenge an insult.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026 -
After police spoke to the teen and his family, but before police sought the emergency court order to confiscate guns, the father and his wife voluntarily stored 26 weapons — pistols, rifles and shotguns — with a licensed gun dealer, according to filings in the father’s case.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 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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Then there is the danger with the carrying of guns and threats to seniors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Noun
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In a search of Jennings’ home after his arrest, authorities found multiple firearms, rifles and dozens of rounds of ammunition.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Two firearms were also seized during the searches, deputies said.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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“Sidearms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidearms. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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