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A-weapon

NOUN
nuclear weapon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atomic bomb hydrogen bomb neutron bomb
WEAK
A-bomb H-bomb MX atomic weapon doomsday machine explosive driven by nuclear energy mininuke mirv nuke strategic nuclear weapon tactical nuclear weapon theater nuclear weapon thermonuclear weapon weapon of mass destruction

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The State Department, meanwhile, deployed jazz diplomacy and other cultural outreach programs to project, in a carefully curated way, an image of American diversity as a weapon against communism and authoritarian regimes.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Airport security allegedly stopped Talankin from bringing the Oscar on board, citing concerns it could be used as a weapon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Others have argued that repeatedly using the head as a weapon could be risky, since it might damage structures essential for producing sounds used in echolocation and communication.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

The forwards took the fight to France with relish, thumping into contact, scuttling several scrums and making the driving maul a weapon against a heavier pack.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“So you need to give us a weapon and tell us what to do,” said Aru.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi