UNARMED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unarmed

adjective

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Recent Examples of unarmed Marshall was unarmed, Balders, who investigated the case with Detective Jerry Cedillo, wrote in the affidavit. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 The settlers were ordered to shoot-to-kill at anyone—armed or unarmed, man or woman—who crossed the plough line. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 The intruder, who is reportedly white and was unarmed, was detained by security and was eventually arrested. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 July 2026 Hobbs was captured after trying to run away from officers, the official said, adding that the teen was unarmed when he was caught. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unarmed

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Co-owner, club ambassador, strength and conditioning coach, headgear salesman, charity fundraiser and now kit designer… nobody can accuse JJ Watt of being a passive investor at Burnley.

— Matt Slater, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Most expat retirees start by applying for a renewable Financially Independent Person Visa, requiring showing a minimum annual passive income for a couple of about $60,000.

— William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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Sheffield is sticking to her campaign promise of helping Detroit's most vulnerable overcome homelessness.

— Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 29 July 2026
With themes of resilience, victory, and joy as a healing balm, Joy in the Belly of a Riot is a beautiful manifestation of how poetry has the power to heal and help one overcome pain.

— Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025

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Europe was economically too feeble and politically too fragmented to resist this Coca-Colonization.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Using Neanderthal cranium shapes to estimate specific brain regions’ volume, some investigators claimed to see signs of a mind with feeble linguistic abilities, poor executive function and an unremarkable memory.

— Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 20 July 2026

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