as in gun
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 department
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 bay
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 peninsula
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 power
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 to portion
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Recent Examples of arm
Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's card included a rare look at their children via a photo of Harry and Meghan with their arms outstretched as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet ran toward them.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Australia plans to buy more than 200 Tomahawk missiles to arm some of its warships.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beck is reportedly exploring surgery options to repair an injury to the elbow on his throwing arm and is unlikely to return this season, sources told ESPN Thursday.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's card included a rare look at their children via a photo of Harry and Meghan with their arms outstretched as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet ran toward them.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Of course, immediately after, Beth tears off in her car, armed with bear spray and a big ol’ knife.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Australia plans to buy more than 200 Tomahawk missiles to arm some of its warships.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tips from the Southern Living Test Kitchen Use a small cookie scoop to easily portion the chocolate mixture.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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When rice has cooled, portion it into sealable plastic freezer bags in a flat layer, making sure to remove all the air.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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The President-elect has also vowed to shut down the CBP One asylum application app, end the catch-and-release policy, reinstate the Remain in Mexico program, and take assertive measures to fortify the border as part of his hard-line immigration strategy.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Leveraging Reputation Metrics For A Competitive Edge Understanding reputation metrics allows leaders to make proactive changes to fortify brand standing.Adam Petrilli, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Real estate agent Peter Klaven (Rudd) has just proposed to his fiancée, Zooey (Rashida Jones), but can’t possibly prepare for his wedding without having a best man.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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As millions of Americans prepare for Christmas travel, winter weather is expected to create chaos on the roads and in the skies.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Recording Academy is set to hand out 90-something Grammy Awards beginning with the Premiere Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. CT.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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So Hoey flagged down a flight attendant who was handing out water and offered to help.Faith Karimi, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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He’s averaged only about 23 minutes per game for his career, and logged upward of 30 per contest only during his two seasons in Portland – and again this year, the first time he’s been allotted more than 14 shots per game.Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The court has allotted two hours to oral arguments, with opening briefs due on Dec. 27 and reply briefs due on Jan. 3.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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The ability to identify potentially dangerous individuals swiftly allows border agencies to allocate resources more effectively, preventing human errors and ensuring the integrity of the immigration process.Kevin Cohen, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
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As of 2023, more than 30% of its total spending was allocated to these businesses, up from 3% in 2019.Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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But Mufasa's welcome is no kinder than the reception Dickens doled out to the foundlings scattered throughout his novels.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Afterwards on Christmas morning, in these vignettes, slaves commonly wished owners a merry Christmas and long life as they were doled out eggnog treats on the mansion verandah.Robert E. May / Made by History, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Arm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arm. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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