armaments

plural of armament

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Noun
  • The lawsuit also faulted organizers for not ensuring attendees did not have weapons, tear gas or bear spray, for allowing attendees to enter the festival from multiple unmonitored points and for not imposing security measures after problems at previous events.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
  • Radiological weapons can be detected by a Geiger counter, while chemical weapons can usually be identified by reagents, electronic sensors, and special detection sheets sensitive to things like nerve agents.
    David Szondy June 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • The 20-second clip concluded with Lacob turning away from Dunleavy and throwing up his arms in apparent exasperation.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
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“Armaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armaments. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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