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 Yet Kyiv’s stockpile has dried up as the United States husbands an arsenal that has been significantly depleted by the Iran war. — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026 Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals, filled with American warplanes, missile defenses and other cutting-edge technology. — NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026 Among the new tools in the agency's arsenal is an artificial intelligence and radar-guided drone hunter, which disables enemy drones and captures them with a net. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 Hamas has denied trying to carry out attacks or rebuild its arsenal and accuses Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arsenal
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  • Zeughauskeller, set inside a former armory, is another classic spot that serves Swiss staples like rösti.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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  • Two more people were killed in a Russian attack Tuesday on warehouses on the outskirts of Dnipro in central Ukraine, authorities said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Benefits include access to Sam's Club warehouse stores, free delivery on qualifying orders, a choice of Peacock or Paramount+ streaming subscriptions and savings of 10 cents per gallon at more than 17,000 participating gas stations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Arsenal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arsenal. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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