MILITARIZE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

militarize

verb

Definition of militarize

as in to arm

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Recent Examples of militarize Some national parks have militarized their ranger forces to combat poachers, while private reserves typically pay private security companies like Milk River to keep their rhinos safe. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026 As countries in the region militarize their fishing fleets, the cost will ultimately be detrimental to ecological sustainability and geopolitical stability. — Nicole Tung, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026 In the South China Sea, Xi told President Obama that China would not militarize the Spratly Islands, yet soon after began constructing runways, installing radar systems and deploying missiles, culminating in a full-scale military buildup. — Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026 The project was met by widespread criticism from those that believe the facility will militarize the police and threaten marginalized people. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for militarize

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Summary Middle Eastern powers continue to arm both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Loeb tells patients to arm themselves with vetted information before making a decision.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

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Disneyland visitors who have always wanted to try the $250 lightsaber building experience in Savi’s Workshop without footing the bill or having to lug the Jedi Knight weapon all over the Anaheim theme park will now get their chance.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 May 2026
Potentially, starting as a kickoff/coverage teams weapon — 15 career tackles covering punts.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

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Upon discovering the tagging, staff staff and equipment were mobilized to remove the markings from the municipal sidewalks through cleaning and power washing, the statement says.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Colombia’s government declared a national disaster, and world leaders from the United States, Mexico and across Latin America mobilized assistance.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

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