1
as in ammunition
means or method of defending
the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject
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2
as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the crab's armor makes it difficult prey for some smaller predators
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as in to cocoon
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Recent Examples of armor
Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
Bristling body armor includes slats in the front wheel arches to relieve air pressure from rotating wheels.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
Defeated enemies and treasure caches reward you with weapons and armor.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
Don Cheadle's James Rhodes first suited up as War Machine in 2010's Iron Man 2, while Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper Potts received her own armor in Endgame.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
These aren’t just accessories—they’re jewelry-adjacent armor.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
Bristling body armor includes slats in the front wheel arches to relieve air pressure from rotating wheels.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
Defeated enemies and treasure caches reward you with weapons and armor.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
Don Cheadle's James Rhodes first suited up as War Machine in 2010's Iron Man 2, while Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper Potts received her own armor in Endgame.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armor
Noun
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Antimony is an indispensable ingredient in ammunition, fireproofing military equipment, nuclear systems, and much more.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Now an online retailer of hunting and fishing gear, ammunition and outdoor sporting goods, Sportsman’s Guide put out its first catalogue in 1976.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other zesters may come equipped with a protective sheath or covering to keep them sharp and secure.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 30-year-old was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per the affidavit.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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The pandemic and a fear of gathering in public have supercharged a decadeslong trend of cocooning at home.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ginnie Springs Florida Florida’s gin-clear, spring-fed waters cocooned by tropical flora are unlike any other floats in the US.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the guilt-innocence phase, the jury deliberated for about four hours and for about 90 minutes in the punishment phase, according to defense attorney Wiggins.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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And they’re being embedded into everything from CRM platforms to national defense strategies.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Five shell casings were collected from the scene near the camera, which is valued at more than $5,000.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The kids reported seeing a silver Toyota Tacoma at a campsite in the area at about 10 p.m., and sheriff’s deputies later found 10mm shell casings at Bradbury Flat and a 10mm handgun in Caton’s home.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VII Hulk Hogan's patriotic WrestleMania VII entrance perfectly encapsulated his character, complete with an American flag.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown The Four Seasons Hotel Downtown perfectly encapsulates a luxury experience with a true commitment to wellness.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The emergence of prompt shields and spotlight prompting has arisen due to the various hacking efforts trying to get generative AI to go beyond its filters and usual protections.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the change in shield design from the blue-and-gold badge that probation officers have worn for decades to a silver shield almost identical to NYPD patrol shields is being criticized by Dalvanie Powell, the president of the United Probation Officers Association.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, his Abundance ideology promotes reducing regulations and removing bottlenecks in housing construction.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The claim likely had to do with rumors that Kelce had purchased a $3.3 million house in Kansas City that would serve as temporary housing for homeless youth.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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