Definition of arsenalnext
as in armory
a place where military arms are stored sent the ordnance officer to the arsenal for weapons

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Recent Examples of arsenal Its ability to protect the most vulnerable, those who have no army or arsenals, has never been so weak. — Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Not unlike the arsenal of menopause marketing, which includes in its targets women pre- and post-, this exuberance about perfecting our vaginas is aimed at every woman who’s entered the life stage that includes menarche. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026 Like in the games, Bryan steadily upgrades his arsenal as his adventure continues. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026 After decades of disarmament, Russia, China, France, and several other nuclear powers are rapidly expanding their arsenals, while Germany, South Korea, Japan, and others are considering developing their own programs. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arsenal
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Noun
  • Now, officers can enjoy the convenience of the new headquarters’ training facilities, including an armory and a 50-yard gun range with shooting targets that can move around and enough space to bring in cars to train for different scenarios.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Nestled in the oldest armory in Maryland is a set of Civil War-era photographs vexing a small team of military historians.
    — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The rest of the money sat with the firm for months after ICE abandoned the warehouse plan.
    — Julia Ingram, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In June, a fire east of downtown in a massive frozen-food warehouse left neighbors to endure weeks of foul smells and frustration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Arsenal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arsenal. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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