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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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Recent Examples of weapon
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Some police jurisdictions send officers to physically collect weapons.
—Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
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
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Noun
Ballistic weapons, like guns, deliver their full destructive potential on contact, while lasers need some time to do the damage.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Some police jurisdictions send officers to physically collect weapons.
—Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weapon
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But with Iran still believed to be armed with stocks of missiles, drones and other weaponry, warships' defensive systems could be used to fend off any attacks if the ceasefire breaks down.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The result was a jaw-dropping tour through the upcoming sci-fi RPG's storytelling, dialogue, combat tactics, weaponry, stealth modes, companions, and diverse denizens of this astonishingly rich universe.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Under them, a chatbot must not be able to interact with someone under 18 unless it is programmed against encouraging self-destructive behavior and provides parents with tools to manage the child’s use.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Miller-Green previously spent time in the Chicago White Sox organization and attracted national attention because of his remarkable background and rare physical tools.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Congress has pledged to better arm Taiwan, giving preliminary approval to a $14 billion arms sales package.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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The decision to end the core pillar of Europe’s largest defense project comes at a time when Western military officials have warned of a growing threat from Russia and the US is stepping up pressure for Europe to re-arm itself.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Officials cited the heat shield concerns as part of the need to add additional testing in space to the Artemis timeline.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Pro-Kremlin newspapers reported it, with some praising the performance of air defenses while noting that the strike highlighted the need to further strengthen the defensive shield around the capital.—
Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Shuggie's in San Francisco, known for creating delectable dishes using upcycled ingredients, will be closing next month.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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Whether your 9-to-5 job involves a rare combination of manual record keeping and precarious wilderness travel, or your idea of outdoor recreation includes journaling your day while remaining at the ready for whatever nature hurls at you, the all-new Pen-metheus equips you for it all.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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The company’s instruments are useful to astronomers and are often found in remote observatories like Starfront.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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Some countries have moved to ban or block certain markets entirely, and in the United States, the rapid growth of event contracts has sparked an ongoing fight between federal regulators and state authorities over whether these products are closer to financial instruments or unlicensed gambling.—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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 24 Jun. 2026.
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