revolver

noun

Definition of revolvernext
as in pistol

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Recent Examples of revolver Investigators found documentation indicating George purchased a Taurus 38 Special revolver in February 2025, according to the KBI, the same gun found at the scene of the shootings. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026 Authorities executed a search warrant at Shaw’s apartment and recovered a revolver from his bedroom, according to the release. — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever handed his revolver to airport police upon arrival. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s revolver was already stored at the seat of government, the Palazzo Chigi, along with other state gifts. — Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for revolver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolver
  1. pistol
  2. derringer
  3. handgun
  4. firearm
  5. six-shooter
  6. gun
  7. six-gun
  8. sidearm
Noun
  • The pistol still had 12 rounds in the magazine, prosecutors said.
    — Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Here, from the pistol, Mestemaker comfortably uses his legs and hits the sail route for a chunk gain.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pistol
Noun
  • This mysterious derringer pistol has sparked more intrigue than any of his other dangerous finds because people want to know the back story.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • This victim’s vision seems weird and fraudulent when Priscilla casually color-coordinates derringer pistols with designer dresses.
    — Armond White, National Review, 3 Nov. 2023
Definition of derringer
Noun
  • Investigators said a handgun belonging to Cavazos was found at least 10 yards from his body.
    — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The second, while there were no victims, led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy who was charged with 33 counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and one count of possession of a handgun by a minor.
    — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of handgun
Noun
  • Authorities learned Kreuzer had previously been arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, domestic violence and leading law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit.
    — Daniel Hunt August 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • During these latest raids on five properties, the military seized 18,000 gallons of diesel, fuel tanks, pumps, firearms, and tools.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of firearm
Noun
  • As Rosalind disguised as a boy, Adele wore a bolo tie and a low-slung gun belt with a six-shooter.
    — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The handgun, which was introduced in 1935 after Prohibition, is a six-shooter revolver that fires rounds at a high velocity.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Definition of six-shooter
Noun
  • Johnson went on to say his administration would continue efforts to curb gun violence and support those affected by shootings.
    — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The shooting comes toward the end of a summer that could still leave Chicago in position to match 2025’s rate of gun violence, which was the lowest seen in a decade.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gun
Noun
  • There were four Elvises—two in fading black and white, two in lurid colour—all aiming a six-gun straight at her.
    — Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 30 Aug. 2023
Definition of six-gun
Noun
  • Video released by Twin Falls police on Friday shows McClain in a white T-shirt vaulting over the counter once the shooting began, drawing his sidearm and returning fire.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Indians scored their would-be final goal in the third on a shot from Emery Simmons on a sidearm shot past Bishops’ midfielder Izzy Grundig.
    — Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Definition of sidearm

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“Revolver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolver. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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