arming

Definition of armingnext
present participle of arm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for arming
Verb
  • The Packers are preparing for a wild-card game Saturday night in Chicago.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Listen to Glaser discuss preparing to host the 2026 Golden Globes on Ripa's podcast episode above.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The ensuing film combines soul with CGI, fortifying the lofty reputation Pixar had already built by 2001, just six years into its theatrical run.
    Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Instead of fortifying their position, the Pats watched while a few competitors stocked up around them.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • For years, Marley has been allotting a portion of his concert ticket sales for charity issues.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2025
  • In 1959, Prince Edward County, Virginia, closed its public schools for five years, diverting tax monies to build a K-12 private academy for 1,400 white students and allotting their families tuition grants.
    Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • From a portfolio diversification standpoint, financial advisors typically recommend allocating 5% to 10% of your portfolio to precious metals.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The model reduces the need for traders to risk substantial personal savings by allocating company capital to those who pass an evaluation process with profit-sharing in place and predefined risk controls.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Rice could look to roll with Neto to start while assigning more defensive duties to a forward, while Andrews and redshirt senior guard RJ Keene provide minutes off the bench.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
  • This process involves choosing an instrument type, number of strings, assigning a name – all pretty intuitive.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Arming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arming. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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