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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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Recent Examples of weapon
Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
New England did make one wide receiver addition, bringing in former Buffalo Bills weapon Mack Hollins.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Alex Carp, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Russia has used thermobaric weapons in Ukraine, Western analysis confirmed early on in Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Challengers of the rule, which included gun manufacturers and individual gun owners, contended the 1968 Gun Control Act didn't apply to weapon parts kits and that the administrative action was an overreach.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
New England did make one wide receiver addition, bringing in former Buffalo Bills weapon Mack Hollins.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Nevertheless, four of his staffers were soon in the nation’s capital, acting as weapons specialists and prop masters at Donald Trump’s June 14th birthday parade.
—Alex Carp, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Russia has used thermobaric weapons in Ukraine, Western analysis confirmed early on in Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weapon
Noun
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The clash of Cambodian and Thai forces involved a mix of western and eastern weaponry, both old and new.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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And those troops have at their disposal weaponry their Cambodian counterparts could only dream of.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Microsoft launched Azure more than a decade ago, but the service has increasingly become intertwined with its AI ambitions, as the company looks to sell its AI chatbot and other tools to big business customers that are also reliant on its core online services.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
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Rather than selling ads or data, the platform will generate revenue by offering tools that facilitate connection.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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China Central Television In comparison, the United States currently operates a fleet of 14 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, each armed with up to 20 Trident II D5LE nuclear missiles.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Fox is accused of leaving a car armed with a rifle and opening fire at another vehicle carrying four minors in Long Beach on April 9, 2024, prosecutors said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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It’s got a roller-style mop that stays in place during cleaning, and features a retractable shield that automatically deploys to prevent dragging moisture over rugs.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The mission stays the same: to be a shield, not a sword.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Asking for just 8 ingredients and about half an hour of time, this easy beef stroganoff recipe is a weeknight winner.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Bates taught Fulco about creating harmonious flavor profiles, respecting ingredients and balancing fat and acid.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The fresh sneaker treats a beloved On silhouette to Loewe’s high-end designer sensibilities and is equipped with signature Speedboard technology capable of boosting runners’ speed while doling out all-day comfort, as well as a cushy Zero-Gravity foam midsole that absorbs impact.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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Autos: The new tax break on car loan interest comes equipped with a trunk full of caveats, writes Susan Tompor.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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But the 2017 event was only recently identified through re-analysis using satellite instruments, including NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-16).—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Even the original one-month extension would have been too little time to arrange for, and fine-tune, other instruments to match the previous data for scientific continuity, Cortinas said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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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 6 Aug. 2025.
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