weaponry

noun

Definition of weaponrynext
as in weapons

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Recent Examples of weaponry There’s the integration of artificial intelligence with military weaponry, which is a real thing that’s happening. — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026 The combat scenes, frequently pitting Latif’s sharpened steel against more popular American weaponry, are staged with whirling verve, wit and, best of all, balletic coherence. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 In numerous jurisdictions, police can now respond to demonstrations with mine-proof armored vehicles, camouflage, body armor, and large-caliber weaponry. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 Even inside of a share-the-wealth Bears offense with impressive weaponry at all the skill positions, Loveland can sniff 90 catches, 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weaponry
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  1. weapons
  2. ammunition
Noun
  • Zelenskyy said Russia had attacked Ukraine with more than 100 weapons since Monday evening.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Years of convictions for escape, battery and weapons while in prison kept adding time to his total sentence.
    — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of weapons
Noun
  • How did a live round get into the revolver and who brought the lethal ammunition to the set?
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The principal and the teacher were hit with ammunition used in 12-gauge shotguns but their injuries weren't life threatening, police said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of ammunition

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“Weaponry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaponry. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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