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of or relating to a country's navy
a naval base
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Recent Examples of naval
Five empty tankers arrived at Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf in recent days and began loading millions of barrels of oil amid a U.S. naval blockade aimed at imposing severe economic pressure on Tehran, according to satellite imagery reviewed by The Washington Post and expert analysis.
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Imogen Piper, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, told Iranian state outlet Mehr that if the naval blockade continues, Iran will take reciprocal action.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
But Trump said the U.S. naval blockade of Iran’s ports will remain in effect until an agreement is reached with Tehran.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The disagreement prompted Trump to announce a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, to pressure Iran into accepting a deal by cutting off its ability to export oil.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
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Imogen Piper, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, told Iranian state outlet Mehr that if the naval blockade continues, Iran will take reciprocal action.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
But Trump said the U.S. naval blockade of Iran’s ports will remain in effect until an agreement is reached with Tehran.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The disagreement prompted Trump to announce a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, to pressure Iran into accepting a deal by cutting off its ability to export oil.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naval
Adjective
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The figures raised questions about whether or not security force members were included, particularly given the levels of intense bombings targeting military bases and arsenals in the country.—
April 20,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Park Ridge History Center is holding a military history day on May 16 in honor of Armed Forces Day.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There was positivity over Karl Urban’s casting as martial artist Johnny Cage.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The album's title track makes mention of the couple's martial home.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The counter-service operation blends methods from across the Carolinas.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cardamom, the museum’s in-house restaurant operated by DDP Restaurant Group, will shift to a counter-service model this week, with customers ordering via their phones rather than through servers.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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She isn’t burdened by the need to shed a darker, more mercenary child-star past.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026
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No investment, then mercenary mode kicks in for many pros.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Naval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naval. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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