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of or relating to a country's navy
a naval base
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Recent Examples of naval
Both campaigns involved large naval fleets carrying troops across the sea.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
These attacks reportedly hit two reservoirs on Sirik Island, where a port and Iranian naval facilities are located.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Full-height windows and the almost-transparent naval architecture seamlessly connect the indoors and out.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
As promised by Toussaint at Deadline’s SXSW London Studio last week, episode 1 features a spectacular naval battle scene in which his character comes up against arch enemy, female admiral Sharako Lohar (Abigail Thorn).
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
These attacks reportedly hit two reservoirs on Sirik Island, where a port and Iranian naval facilities are located.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Full-height windows and the almost-transparent naval architecture seamlessly connect the indoors and out.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
As promised by Toussaint at Deadline’s SXSW London Studio last week, episode 1 features a spectacular naval battle scene in which his character comes up against arch enemy, female admiral Sharako Lohar (Abigail Thorn).
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naval
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Base officials said the people on board were a mix of military personnel and civilian contractors.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The city, usually home to some 90,000 people before the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah erupted on March 2, was largely deserted as Israel pressed its military offensive in the area in recent days.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Harrison was slated to fight the returning Amanda Nunes — considered by many to be the greatest women’s mixed martial artist ever — in January before the injury.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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Kenji Tanigaki’s Hong Kong epic, which opens in American theaters today via Lionsgate Films, stars some of the world’s most talented martial artists fighting quickly as a steady camera follows, ditching any blurriness that might come from lesser hands.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Participants in these programs should earn a career credential and a meaningful set of benefits — like tuition support, apprenticeship credits, or a wage subsidy that follows them into their first post-service job.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The atmosphere is counter-service utilitarian, and there isn't a bar anywhere in sight.—
Mark DeJoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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At the center is Russia’s Africa Corps, formerly Wagner Group — a mercenary network that has propped up President Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s government since 2018.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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But even measured in the most mercenary terms, using Medi-Cal funds to get Flores mental health care is a good investment.—
Megan Greenwell,
Bloomberg,
9 June 2026
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“Naval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naval. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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