armaments

Definition of armamentsnext
plural of armament

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Noun
  • The negotiators discussed the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei said, but did not mention discussion of nuclear weapons.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Back in Illinois, state lawmakers are considering a gun bill that would require pistol manufacturers to redesign models that can easily be turned into automatic weapons.
    Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in February, 2022, Colby opposed the Biden Administration’s surge of arms, military assets, and munitions to aid the country in its fight.
    Garrett M. Graff, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Patterson lost connection with the bottoms of his arms and his fingers in the accident that severed his spine.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Armaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armaments. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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