ammunition

noun

ˌam-yə-ˈni-shən How to pronounce ammunition (audio)
Definition of ammunitionnext
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 Tractor Supply sells a wide variety of items, including grills, lawn mowers, ammunition, clothing, tools, gardening products, ATVs, horse saddles, kayaks and live chicks. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 But Black success provided ammunition to the Fusion coalition’s opponent, the North Carolina Democratic Party—the home of states’ rights and social conservatism. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 Through 2031, Charlotte boasts seven first-rounders and 11 second-round selections, leaving the Hornets armed with perhaps the second-best stockpile of future ammunition this side of the Oklahoma City Thunder. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Explosions at Ndjili International Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, triggered by a fire in an ammunition dump, kill more than 100 people. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ammunition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ammunition
  1. defense
  2. protection
  3. weapon
  4. shield
  5. safeguard
  6. wall
Noun
  • The official added that the administration’s broader message to allies remains focused on increasing defense spending and military readiness.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of defense
Noun
  • Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of protection
Noun
  • Officials have not reported discovering caches containing cash, gold or weapons and have not publicly commented on the broader allegations.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • The department will also deploy counterterrorism resources, explosive detection K-9s, bomb squad personnel and heavy weapons teams, along with plain clothes officers and a harbor unit for the waterways.
    — Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of weapon
Noun
  • Pair it with flip-flops, shield sunglasses, and a silver pendant necklace for a look that feels minimal but edgy.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • On the wall across the bar are autographs of former USMNT greats, scrawled inside a mighty shield.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • Alarum also says its SDKs are meant for bandwidth-sharing with notice, consent and safeguards.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Leaders should be careful about sharing sensitive company information, employee details, legal matters or confidential strategy without the right safeguards.
    — Rawad Baroud, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of safeguard
Noun
  • Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • On the walls, black-and-white printouts of newspaper articles, magazines and book pages looked like they were plucked from a Pinterest board on scrapbooking.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of wall

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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ammunition. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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