as in defense
means or method of defending
be certain that all of your accusations are true, lest you just give them ammunition to claim that all of them are false
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Recent Examples of ammunition
The same day, investigators raided the Tolland residence and allegedly found four automatic firearms, three semi-automatic handguns, gun magazines, ammunition and $133,292, authorities said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was also charged with transportation of a firearm and ammunition through interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, as well as discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
An officer at the scene saw a black rifle, and live and spent rifle and pistol ammunition, the affidavit said.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Allen, 31, of Torrance, CA, also was charged with transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was also charged with transportation of a firearm and ammunition through interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, as well as discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
An officer at the scene saw a black rifle, and live and spent rifle and pistol ammunition, the affidavit said.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Allen, 31, of Torrance, CA, also was charged with transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
Noun
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When heathy, Kancey has been a big part of the Bucs defense.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the shortages of Patriot defense systems remain a concern amid reports that the Pentagon is considering diverting advanced defensive weapons earmarked for Ukraine to the Middle East.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, in the United States and around the world, women’s rights and protections are being systematically stripped away.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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By combining cutting-edge protection, mobility, and digital integration, these vehicles are set to play a crucial role in enhancing military effectiveness and safeguarding personnel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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On the field, Baltimore picked up another weapon.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to SBIs to defend against missile attacks, Golden Dome will include lower-altitude and ground-based munitions suited for eliminating drones and other smaller, slower-moving aerial weapons.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These efforts worked — but only as a temporary shield.—
Jennifer Granholm,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Warren used the Brink’s driver as a shield and pointed his gun at the guard.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some have branded it unsafe and unworkable, citing their concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The provision directs the Judicial Conference, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, to report to Congress within 180 days on whether organized jury nullification efforts are affecting federal jury management and on the safeguards that exist to address them.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Latvian netminder has been nails for the Penguins, while the offense has found its way for the team with their backs against the wall.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Boxes with sun cards line the walls, wind-speed charts drawn on EKG paper fill the cabinets and computers store the spreadsheets where Douglas and Joly meticulously record temperature and humidity.—
Laura Martin Agudelo,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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