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 Sanon is also accused obtaining an arsenal of weapons, ammunition and ballistic vests, culminating in the dead-of-night operation coordinated by his allies to storm Moïse’s private residence. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 China, North Korea, and Russia, after all, each have large nuclear arsenals. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Allow wax to harden completely before attacking it with your stain-fighting arsenal. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 But there were no major announcements with the countries still at odds on most fronts, including its growing nuclear arsenal. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arsenal
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Noun
  • 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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  • The series kicked off in 2022 with the release of Camp Nelson C, a bourbon aged for at least 10 years in a warehouse at Camp Nelson, which many consider to yield some of the distillery’s best whiskey based on climate and weather conditions there.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Costco initially courted the city with plans for a roughly 166,000-square-foot warehouse at the northeast corner of State Highway 55 and Hill Road, but the project has yet to make it to a public hearing.
    — Rose Evans October 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Arsenal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arsenal. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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