as in guns
a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
soldiers grabbing their arms and helmets and heading into battle
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as in departments
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
a company that needs to beef up its marketing arm if it wants to compete in today's business world
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as in bays
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
this arm of the Atlantic is surprisingly peaceful, as the stronger ocean currents do not reach this far
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as in capes
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
Maine has so many long, narrow arms that jut out into the ocean that early coastal settlers found it much easier to travel by sea
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as in powers
the right or means to command or control others
few criminals manage to permanently escape the long arm of the law
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as in fortifies
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Recent Examples of arms
Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Much of that success stems from the Yankees’ ability to identify promising arms in other organizations and turn them into productive major leaguers.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Much of that success stems from the Yankees’ ability to identify promising arms in other organizations and turn them into productive major leaguers.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration and numerous NATO allies have already laid the groundwork for providing Ukraine the necessary training, arms transfers, and intelligence cooperation to create this deterrent in the bilateral security agreements signed earlier this year.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Given how much aid the United States has already provided to Ukraine, there is not much room for Washington to expand the flow of arms quantitatively, and further qualitative increases would entail unacceptable escalation risks.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration and numerous NATO allies have already laid the groundwork for providing Ukraine the necessary training, arms transfers, and intelligence cooperation to create this deterrent in the bilateral security agreements signed earlier this year.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Grandmas have tattoos on their arms.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Given how much aid the United States has already provided to Ukraine, there is not much room for Washington to expand the flow of arms quantitatively, and further qualitative increases would entail unacceptable escalation risks.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Grandmas have tattoos on their arms.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Much of that success stems from the Yankees’ ability to identify promising arms in other organizations and turn them into productive major leaguers.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Much of that success stems from the Yankees’ ability to identify promising arms in other organizations and turn them into productive major leaguers.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration and numerous NATO allies have already laid the groundwork for providing Ukraine the necessary training, arms transfers, and intelligence cooperation to create this deterrent in the bilateral security agreements signed earlier this year.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Given how much aid the United States has already provided to Ukraine, there is not much room for Washington to expand the flow of arms quantitatively, and further qualitative increases would entail unacceptable escalation risks.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration and numerous NATO allies have already laid the groundwork for providing Ukraine the necessary training, arms transfers, and intelligence cooperation to create this deterrent in the bilateral security agreements signed earlier this year.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Grandmas have tattoos on their arms.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Given how much aid the United States has already provided to Ukraine, there is not much room for Washington to expand the flow of arms quantitatively, and further qualitative increases would entail unacceptable escalation risks.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arms
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Instead of boiling the pasta in a pot of water, Drummond prepares this in a large ovenproof skillet; cooking it in a blend of chicken broth and cream—then topping that with grated Gruyère cheese.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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During this phase, your body prepares an egg to be released from your ovaries.Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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When leadership offers employees flexibility—like personalized schedules or opportunities for career development—and assigns tasks with a clear purpose, employees are often more engaged and motivated, boosting organizational performance.Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Philosopher David Chalmers assigns a greater than 25 percent credence to the idea that generative AI systems might reasonably be called conscious by the year 2032.Michelle Weber, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
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The bill also allocates funding for improved childcare and housing.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The coalition, which allocates community benefit money promised as part of the Baltimore Peninsula development deal, doled out a $190,000 grant to fund the purchase and operation of the 15-seat, handicap-accessible shuttle.Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The company also operates Amscan, which designs, manufactures and distributes celebration products like costumes, decor and tableware.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arms. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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