as in warehouse
a place where military arms are stored
the soldier was sent to the armory to get a replacement weapon for the one that had been stolen
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Recent Examples of armory
Where Vuong grew up in New England, the idea of the future was narrowed into very few paths forward, mainly joining the military, being an employee at the Samuel Colt armory, or working at a nail salon.
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Sarah Moroz,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
In 1995, Army veteran Shawn Nelson took a 57-ton M-60 tank from a California National Guard armory and terrorized San Diego for 23 minutes, barreling down residential streets, smashing into cars, street lights and fire hydrants on a miles-long path of destruction.
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ABC News,
4 May 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran took the lives of two men convicted of trying to storm a military facility and access an armory in January, the Mizan news outlet of Iran's judiciary indicated on Sunday, according to Reuters.
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Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
In sync with American tastes, there’s an apartment-sized amount of space and an armory of amenities, including an industrial-speed hairdryer and a clothes steamer for any emergency de-crinkling.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Moroz,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
In 1995, Army veteran Shawn Nelson took a 57-ton M-60 tank from a California National Guard armory and terrorized San Diego for 23 minutes, barreling down residential streets, smashing into cars, street lights and fire hydrants on a miles-long path of destruction.
—
ABC News,
4 May 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran took the lives of two men convicted of trying to storm a military facility and access an armory in January, the Mizan news outlet of Iran's judiciary indicated on Sunday, according to Reuters.
—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
In sync with American tastes, there’s an apartment-sized amount of space and an armory of amenities, including an industrial-speed hairdryer and a clothes steamer for any emergency de-crinkling.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armory
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An aerial view of smoke from a massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility in Los Angeles on June 20, 2026.
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Several Republican lawmakers whose districts were eyed as potential sites for the warehouses opposed the projects, often saying the warehouses should be used for commercial purposes not immigration detention.
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Ukraine’s ability to strike military production facilities, fuel depots, ammunition storage sites and critical infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in its strategic capabilities.
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The team managed technology across a 22,000 sq km footprint for 25 competition & non-competition venues and more than 90 facilities, including public (airports, depots, immigration points) and private (hotels, warehouses, forward logistics positions) facilities.
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Wacha earned his fifth win and had firm control of his entire pitching arsenal as the Royals improved to 33-46.
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Of all the colors in the series, this one fits into my arsenal of speakers and amps and other equipment the best.
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“Armory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armory. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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