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as in weaponry
something used to defend
Concealed weapons were not allowed in the building.
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as in tool
a person or thing that is used to produce a result
Poetry was her weapon of choice in the writing contest.
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as in to arm
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Recent Examples of weapon
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Simultaneously, Israeli airstrikes destroyed multiple military installations, including fighter jets and weapon caches across Syria.
—Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 23 Jan. 2025
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
The chatbot has since been fixed and no longer provides weapon recipes.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
New England did make one wide receiver addition, bringing in former Buffalo Bills weapon Mack Hollins.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Simultaneously, Israeli airstrikes destroyed multiple military installations, including fighter jets and weapon caches across Syria.
—Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Organizers also noted that weapons of any kind, even those legally permitted, should not be brought to the demonstration.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
The chatbot has since been fixed and no longer provides weapon recipes.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weapon
Noun
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Tyson Summers’ Rams defense may not have looked like the Steel Curtain in last week’s loss at Washington, but the Huskies have a different level of offensive weaponry than the Bears.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
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The military parade in Beijing featured thousands of troops marching through Tiananmen Square in a 70-minute display showcasing China’s latest weaponry.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Figma added four new AI-native tools to its platform this quarter and told investors on the call to expect significant investments in AI going forward.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Traders currently place the odds of a 25 basis-point cut at 98 percent, according to the CME FedWatch tool.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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That transfixing moment where Aubrey Plaza challenges Dustin Hoffman to arm wrestle between takes was worth the full cost of admission for me.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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In this series, the goal is to arm you with the knowledge to make smart, resilient choices about your energy future.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trump has lost his tariff shield.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But Facebook and other companies had a legal shield, known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which essentially deterred lawsuits over content posted by their users.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This extra-cautious outlook doesn’t surprise those familiar with the EU’s approach to ingredient regulation.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Each of Zen Donkey’s products are made from ingredients that are grown on Barker Sternberg’s farm in Lone Jack, Missouri.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 49ers were well equipped in the waning moments.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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All three yachts have won awards, charter well, and are equipped with cutting-edge technology as well as exceptional entertainment features.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Monday’s launch was something like an initial public offering, enabling holders of the token to trade them like stocks or other financial instruments.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Venezuela has thus far been able to utilize its oil reserves as leverage, portraying itself not merely as a worthy recipient for Chinese aid and an instrument to harass Washington, but rather a strategic asset for Beijing.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 110th Brigade is helping to buy time for other brigades to reequip with heavier weaponry.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2023
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The company will reequip its Amtrak Long Distance Network, considering ideas from as many as 10 manufacturers, according to Amtrak.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2023
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“Weapon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weapon. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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