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weapons 1 of 2

noun

plural of weapon
1
as in arms
something used to defend Concealed weapons were not allowed in the building.

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as in tools
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of weapon
as in equips

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Recent Examples of weapons
Noun
Though described as a sale, the transaction is financed through a mechanism known as foreign military financing, in which the United States provides the money that Israel uses to buy the weapons. — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026 Such a vehicle could use abundant electricity for lasers, microwave weapons, radar, and electronic warfare. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026 Meink did not provide specifics on the weapons and, when asked to expand, refused to provide additional details. — Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 Balanced group of weapons The Red Wolves don’t have a star skill player. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 And none of those weapons supersede him in the game planning. — Michael Salfino, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The lineup returns intact, with receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum and tight ends Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson providing Stafford with multiple weapons. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weapons
  1. arms
  2. tools
  3. shields
  4. ingredients
  5. instruments
Noun
  • There’s a famous photo of Porter in his father’s arms after Super Bowl XL.
    — Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The man is seen swooping in, cradling Jabal, who seems to be squirming in the man's arms.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of arms
Noun
  • Those inspection tools can help manufacturers identify internal issues before propulsion hardware reaches later production stages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Many companies now rely on AI screening tools that filter applications based on keywords rather than real qualifications.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of tools
Noun
  • Lucas and her attorneys with the Liberty Counsel, a conservative Christian legal organization, assert that her ownership of the property shields her from banishment.
    — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Among those shields is a whole tire from the landing gear from one of the planes that struck one of the towers and a portion of a steel beam, fashioned into a cross – both serving as a stark reminder of the attacks.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of shields
Noun
  • Spirit’s archive could supply ingredients for such tasks, for example, an IT ticket linked to a Teams discussion, a code change and an operational result.
    — Wen Shao, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The menu celebrates modern Anatolian cuisine using regional ingredients and traditional recipes with a contemporary twist.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ingredients
Noun
  • The 15-track King of Having Fun is a stark departure from the rest of the Medium Build catalog, which was largely created by Carpenter in makeshift studios, playing multiple instruments and cutting songs efficiently at little cost.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
  • For now, the team hopes to work with scientists designing lunar science instruments to physically fit into RoboBall’s carry-on luggage-sized interior, while also fitting in with how RoboBall operates.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of instruments

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“Weapons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weapons. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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