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Recent Examples of armament
One spectacular sequence, a descent into caves, punishes you for using your stronger but louder armaments, like missiles, by summoning more enemies.
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PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
Originally slated to see active service in 2032, it will now be installed in the Navy's Type 45 frigates by 2027 as part of the ship's regular armament.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
The ships would also incorporate heavy armament, especially long-range and hypersonic missiles.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Proposition 50 is California’s armament in a redistricting war that has stormed into at least three states and threatens to spread to others.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
Originally slated to see active service in 2032, it will now be installed in the Navy's Type 45 frigates by 2027 as part of the ship's regular armament.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
The ships would also incorporate heavy armament, especially long-range and hypersonic missiles.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Proposition 50 is California’s armament in a redistricting war that has stormed into at least three states and threatens to spread to others.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armament
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When Israel launched the surprise war against Iran last summer, the depth of its infiltration became evident when it was revealed that Israeli intelligence agents smuggled weapons into the country and used them to strike high-value targets from within Iranian territory.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss has enough dangerous weapons in quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, running back Kewan Lacy and wide receivers Harrison Wallace III, De’Zhaun Stribling and Deuce Alexander to make a tired defense pay.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As in previous crackdowns, security forces have responded with riot police, tear gas, and live ammunition.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Brian Spikes-Hopkins, 42, was charged with murder and being a five-time felon in possession of a gun and ammunition.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The United Arab Emirates has been accused by human rights groups of directly supplying the RSF with weaponry, an allegation the country strongly denied, while Saudi Arabia and Egypt have allied with the SAF.—
ByGuy Davies,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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And if the defense falls into place with the weaponry already established on offense, the Super Bowl would be back in the discussion.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Also during the robbery, at least one of the intruders reportedly brandished a gun at a security guard while another member of the group held his arms and took him to the ground.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Like items such as bowls or containers will nest, and the sprayer arms may not be able to reach some items well enough to clean them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Armament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armament. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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