Thesaurus results for ARMAMENT

armament

noun

Definition of armament

as in weapons

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Recent Examples of armament Another work is supposed to represent a nuclear bomb detonating, displayed while our country is at war, supposedly as a push to dismantle nuclear armaments. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026 Within these broad categories there was a bewildering array of specific armaments. — Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026 Kim had also supervised two rounds of missile tests from the Choe Hyon last month while vowing to accelerate the nuclear armament of his navy. — ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 Now, given that the US and Israel have attacked the country as negotiations were ongoing, Iran’s hardliners in parliament are calling on the regime to advance to full nuclear armament. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for armament

Recent Examples of Synonyms for armament

Noun

The widespread use of arrests, tear gas and riot-control weapons against teenagers is fueling defiance and angering some parents and teachers.

— NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Washington has placed greater emphasis on producing critical weapons at higher rates.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of weapons

Noun

How did a live round get into the revolver and who brought the lethal ammunition to the set?

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
The principal and the teacher were hit with ammunition used in 12-gauge shotguns but their injuries weren't life threatening, police said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of ammunition

Noun

Other adolescents have also suffered life-changing injuries blamed on police weaponry during nationwide protests by high school students demanding more funding for run-down schools.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
This resulted in the destruction of brand-new weaponry and gear, and a crushing cycle of equipment shortages.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of weaponry

Noun

Stamos and Christian Love helped Mike to his feet, and then, on either side of him, held his arms aloft in the air in a triumphant pose, until the curtains closed in front of them.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The European Union imposed sanctions on Monday on almost 1,600 Russian people and companies linked to Russia’s arms industry, notably targeting those suspected of involvement in making parts for drones and missiles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026