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of or relating to a country's navy
a naval base
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Recent Examples of naval
Greenland—covered in ice and home to 56,000, mostly Inuit people—has become crucial to the defense of North America thanks to its positioning above the Arctic Circle giving it access to naval and shipping routes.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Russia has reportedly since deployed a submarine and naval assets to escort the tanker to its own waters, the Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In January 1958, the country’s longtime strongman, Marcos Pérez Jiménez, was forced from office only to be succeeded by one of his most powerful officials, the naval commander Wolfgang Larrazábal.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
The Sirius Dog Sled Patrol, an elite Danish naval unit that conducts long-range reconnaissance and enforces Danish sovereignty in the Arctic wilderness, is also stationed in Greenland.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Russia has reportedly since deployed a submarine and naval assets to escort the tanker to its own waters, the Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In January 1958, the country’s longtime strongman, Marcos Pérez Jiménez, was forced from office only to be succeeded by one of his most powerful officials, the naval commander Wolfgang Larrazábal.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
The Sirius Dog Sled Patrol, an elite Danish naval unit that conducts long-range reconnaissance and enforces Danish sovereignty in the Arctic wilderness, is also stationed in Greenland.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naval
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Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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As an ex-Navy Seal, Kayce will use his military and cowboy skills to fight crime in Montana, according to the show’s description.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Page is a British mixed martial artist and former kickboxing champion who rose to fame in Bellator MMA before transitioning to the UFC.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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African writers have likewise shrouded Shaka in legends of martial prowess.—
Adam L. Rovner,
The Conversation,
31 Oct. 2025
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Cities offering accessible health care, job opportunities and social support can make a significant difference in their post-service lives.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The event welcomed high school and community college students, as well as military veterans exploring post-service careers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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The mercenary group for years propped up militant groups and authoritarian regimes in the Sahel in exchange for mineral resources — including huge concessions in Sudan’s gold mining industry.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Reuters reported in April 2019 that Prince had been shopping a plan to topple the Maduro regime using mercenary soldiers.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Naval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naval. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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