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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The terrorist designation would extend U.S. jurisdiction to anyone assisting the gangs, from gun and ammunition traffickers to government officials in Haiti financing the groups.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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So, to threaten to take away someone’s guns and ammunition was indeed a threat that white Virginians took very seriously.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The 30-year-old, who was arrested in December 2022, was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per a probable cause affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Surprisingly, the team discovered that one of the two giant bony claws has its keratin sheath—comparable to a human nail—still preserved.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The pool sits just off the private balcony and feels cocooned in its own little world, shielded by tall privacy walls.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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His nymph-like creatures glided down the runway in sculptural yet cocooning shapes that were styled with skintight leather stockings and tabi heels.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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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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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Another example from their 1-1 draw with West Ham United encapsulates Bournemouth’s blueprint.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Accompanied by sweeping string arrangements and powerful blaring horns, the song encapsulates the essence of modern mariachi while staying rooted in its timeless traditions.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Golden Dome would be very different than Israel's Iron Dome Trump's speech to Congress and his executive order have both referenced Israel's Iron Dome missile shield.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even her accessories were theatrical—like her spiked Balenciaga dad cap, and futuristic shield shades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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This means attracting and retaining talent by improving housing affordability, transportation access and quality of life.—
Will Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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The intrigue: While some areas with relatively high shares of young adults living at a parent's home also have relatively steep housing costs, Pew didn't find a clear link between those factors.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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