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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
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
His ability to make contact has enhanced his greatest weapon, his legs.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
The products therefore become a good talking point for the sales associates and weapon to help fight the conversion challenge, according to Vuchot.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The parts, called auto-sears, can be fitted into semi-automatic weapons, including Glock pistols and AR-15 rifles, allowing a shooter to empty their magazine with one pull of the trigger.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
His ability to make contact has enhanced his greatest weapon, his legs.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Verb
The ghost can't speak, and can only confirm whether a player has guessed the right person, place, or weapon with a knock.
—WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
The products therefore become a good talking point for the sales associates and weapon to help fight the conversion challenge, according to Vuchot.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weapon
Noun
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The weaponry and number of troops on display were also upgraded compared to the last few years when Russia clearly struggled to put on an impressive military show.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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To take one of the biggest cities in South Asia and have your military strike it with some form of weaponry is something that has not been seen outside of full-fledged wars.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
Noun
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These foods serve as guilt-free pick-me-ups and stress relievers, used as tools for temporary self-soothing.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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In practice, the marketing language around these tools tends not to capture the ways that actual humans use them.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
Verb
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So, too, did a Democratic priority bill that could slow federal immigration authorities’ work in Colorado, particularly if they’re not armed with warrants.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
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Experts also note that India’s strikes successfully hit multiple targets in Pakistan – suggesting its missiles penetrated Pakistani air defenses, which are armed with Chinese surface-to-air missiles, including the long-range HQ-9B.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Irina Shayk From her shield shades and dad shoes combo to her roster of red carpet dresses, Shayk is owning Cannes—even without a film to promote.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
16 May 2025
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With the shield, the second primary mechanic comes into play: parrying.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Jack in the Box, founded in 1951 in San Diego, uses maraschino cherries and has a Fanta strawberry beverage that contains red No. 40 — an ingredient on the chopping block next year.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bars have been a key ingredient for Southern s’more makers since the beginning.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Systems that are continuously learning and adapting are better equipped to navigate uncertainty and capitalize on emerging opportunities.—
Cam Linke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The designs are equipped with a hint of femininity and edginess.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Plenty of instruments from these two music legends have popped u at auction over the years.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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The federal government maintains about 200 ocean buoys, as well as gliders and other instruments that can measure what's happening below the surface of the ocean.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
19 May 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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In the meantime, the first Ukrainian brigade fully to reequip with Western tanks probably will ride in Leopard 1A5s from the mid-1980s.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2023
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“Weapon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weapon. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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