suppressor
noun
sup·pres·sor
sə-ˈpre-sər 
: one that suppresses
especially
: a mutant gene that suppresses the expression of another nonallelic mutant gene when both are present
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Police also reported seizing five suppressors, 58 high-capacity magazines, three sets of body armor and several thousand rounds of ammunition.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Several weapons, suppressors, and ammunition were also seized from the home, according to police.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Strouble allegedly admitted to purchasing the gun in December 2025 and buying the suppressor online for roughly $589.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Earlier that year, BSO seized Nathan’s 12 firearms, including semiautomatic shotguns, rifles and handguns, six suppressors and 660 rounds of ammunition.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Several weapons, suppressors, and ammunition were also seized from the home, according to police.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Strouble allegedly admitted to purchasing the gun in December 2025 and buying the suppressor online for roughly $589.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Earlier that year, BSO seized Nathan’s 12 firearms, including semiautomatic shotguns, rifles and handguns, six suppressors and 660 rounds of ammunition.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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suppressor
noun
sup·pres·sor
-ˈpres-ər
: one that suppresses
especially
: a mutant gene that suppresses the expression of another nonallelic mutant gene when both are present
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