armaments

Definition of armamentsnext
plural of armament

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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The spindle legs and arms give it that retro charm, and the plush cushions are comfortable.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • First, our blood vessels constrict in our arms and legs.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Armaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armaments. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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