Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of frigates
In 1986, the fleet included 113 frigates, ships smaller than destroyers but vital for missions such as escorting convoys.
—
Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Cord grass ripples across these languorous northern marshes and, while ships lay wounded and stranded in the former Aral, all that remains of the old Parkgate are some very old photographs, showing frigates, sand, and some very fetching Victorian bathing attire.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
On July 22, two reflagged tankers left the United Arab Emirates headed for Kuwait under the protection of five US ships, a destroyer, two frigates and two Coast Guard cutters.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
However, the ship will still operate as part of a larger task force, supported by frigates, submarines, and airborne early warning aircraft.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Macron also said that two French frigates have been dispatched to the Red Sea to help ensure maritime security and freedom of navigation.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Greek frigates and F-16s were on the scene within hours.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Mar. 2026
Greece has dispatched four F-16 fighter jets to the Paphos air base, and its frigates Kimon and Psara are already patrolling off Cyprus, tasked with intercepting any missiles or drones.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Cord grass ripples across these languorous northern marshes and, while ships lay wounded and stranded in the former Aral, all that remains of the old Parkgate are some very old photographs, showing frigates, sand, and some very fetching Victorian bathing attire.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
On July 22, two reflagged tankers left the United Arab Emirates headed for Kuwait under the protection of five US ships, a destroyer, two frigates and two Coast Guard cutters.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
However, the ship will still operate as part of a larger task force, supported by frigates, submarines, and airborne early warning aircraft.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Macron also said that two French frigates have been dispatched to the Red Sea to help ensure maritime security and freedom of navigation.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Greek frigates and F-16s were on the scene within hours.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Mar. 2026
Greece has dispatched four F-16 fighter jets to the Paphos air base, and its frigates Kimon and Psara are already patrolling off Cyprus, tasked with intercepting any missiles or drones.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigates
Noun
-
Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Alongside other elite operators like Ponant and Aqua Expeditions, not to mention private yachts hosting fewer than 15 guests — the bar for truly top-shelf nautical escapes is rising fast.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Demand for luxury yachts and private jets is surging thanks to last year’s tax law.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
A couple of cutters, couple of good sliders.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Out of that money, 11 new Arctic security cutters are to be built.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Frigates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frigates. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
