rearm
Americanverb (used with object)
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to arm again.
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to furnish with new or better weapons.
As soon as the new rifle was in production, the troops were rearmed.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to arm again
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(tr) to equip (an army, a nation, etc) with better weapons
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German manufacturers are also said to be considering opening up or even selling plants to defence companies, which are expanding rapidly as Germany and other European countries rearm.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
This is because the durable enforcement of a deal would require European peacekeeping forces, and both Russia and Ukraine would most likely seek to reconstitute their military capabilities and rearm in any case.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Expect Japan to double down on its efforts to rearm, expand security partnerships with friendly neighboring states, and stay focused on maintaining the closest possible relations with an unpredictable Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
"We must rearm to ensure peace on our continent," she said.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
On August 1, 1943, Lilya Litvyak flew mission after mission, each time coming back to base so she could refuel and rearm her Yak.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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