arms control

NOUN

weapons reduction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gun control nonproliferation

WEAK

arms limitation arms reduction defense cuts

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“China has conducted nuclear explosive tests,” said Thomas DiNanno, the top State Department official for arms control and international security told a United Nations disarmament body.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

A White House official told the BBC that Trump would set out the best path forward on nuclear arms control "on his own timeline".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

There is currently no arms control treaty in place restricting the use of shorter-range "tactical" nuclear warheads in Europe.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

A White House official said on condition of anonymity that Trump would like to see "limits on nuclear weapons and involve China in arms control talks."

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

They agreed to the Limited Test Ban Treaty, the first nuclear arms control agreement, banning nuclear tests everywhere but underground.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin