ARMORS Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

armors 1 of 2

noun

plural of armor

as in defenses

means or method of defending the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject

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as in sheaths

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of armor

as in encysts

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Recent Examples of armors

Noun

This counter was counter-countered then counter-counter-countered as composite armors were invented that consisted of steel, ceramics, and composites, which then later to contend with high-velocity darts made of depleted uranium. — David Szondy may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2026 For reference, this is similar in concept to how Kevlar and other synthetic armors combine both fibers and matrices to resist penetrative forces. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Last season, according to TruMedia, defenses were in nickel or dime packages — five or six defensive backs — on close to 70 percent of snaps.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Adversaries may soon be able to fly drones in coordinated swarms using AI, effectively overwhelming any defenses.

— Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of defenses

Noun

The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of sheaths

Verb

That quirk of the JWST never faded, as the telescope naturally cocoons its targets in only the most deserving frames.

— Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Unlike the closed-coupe Chiron, which cocoons you from its inner workings, the Mistral delivers a raw mechanical sound bath, tempered only by a pop-in wind deflector (fixed in examples for North America)—just aft of the seats—that reduces cabin turbulence and shields air-flow.

— Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025

Definition of cocoons

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Drops railway temperatures To prevent high-speed aerodynamic forces from ripping the heat shields off, researchers secured the magnetic strips with dual mechanical fasteners.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Protective, almost — which makes sense, as its stunning chandeliers are designed to look like the shields and spears of African Masai warriors.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of shields

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Police found shell casings that all came from the same firearm recovered from the scene, per the statement.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Per the initial information, someone shot back from inside the park, and officers later found two sets of shell casings in the park and across the street, including rifle casings.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of casings

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Norway’s new King Haakon VIII will be hoping that sentiment rings true following the death of his father, King Harald who died Friday after 35 years on the throne, marking the latest blow for a family reeling from scandal.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
There are various reasons that rings true for professionals looking to become leaders.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rings

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Lebanese soldiers deployed there are tasked with preventing armed non-state actors, like Hezbollah, from coming in; confiscating any weapons and remnants of war; and restoring state authority.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
By the end of 2010, the TSA had deployed around 500 machines designed to detect non-metallic weapons and explosives, the TSA's website said.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of weapons

Noun

The temperamental weather conditions stemming from a looming storm had staff quickly setting up plastic coverings around the tent throughout Osaka’s conversation to protect from the oncoming rain.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
The thieves wore no disguises or face coverings according to a report by Vienna’s police department.

— News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026

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