DENUCLEARIZATION Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

denuclearization

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as in disarmament

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Recent Examples of denuclearization Seoul's policy is shifting from demanding denuclearization to seeking arms control, and calls in Washington for a similar approach have gained traction. — Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 Trump’s earlier diplomacy with Kim Jong Un collapsed in 2019 due to disputes over how much sanctions relief North Korea should be given in return for dismantling its main nuclear complex, a limited denuclearization step. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Trump met with Kim three times for denuclearization talks during his first term, but those talks were ultimately unsuccessful, and North Korea’s nuclear weapons program has only grown since. — Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Trump met with Kim three times during his first term, including two summits, but those meetings failed to produce an agreement on his goal of denuclearization. — Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Nor does Beijing want to abandon its push for long-term denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. — Zheng Jiyong, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 Chung said demanding denuclearization at the outset had prevented talks at a time when formal inter-Korean dialogue had been suspended for seven years. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026 North Korea, however, has insisted Washington drop its denuclearization precondition before any talks begin. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 June 2026 In his later years, Turner was a philanthropist known for his support of the United Nations, denuclearization, and environmental causes. — Matt Carlstrom, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026

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disarmament

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Barrack went further on the defensive on Sunday, responding to criticism of his assessment of ongoing negotiations between Israel and Lebanon over Israeli withdrawal and the disarmament of the militant group.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The latest violence underscores how an October ceasefire has failed to halt the nearly three-year war, with tens of thousands of Palestinians dead and core disputes over disarmament and withdrawal still blocking a lasting deal.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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