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of or relating to a country's navy
a naval base
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Recent Examples of naval
With military modifications, the MRZR can also include infrared and blackout lighting, greater range and collapsible roll cages for internal transport in helicopters and on naval vessels.
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Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
The Chinese navy already makes port calls in Myanmar, but these are brief stays in facilities too primitive to provide naval advantage.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
According to Israel’s Channel 12 News, Jerusalem has deployed 600 police officers and naval units, and even set up a special court at Ktzi’ot Prison to process detainees, with security officials warning of possible provocations at sea.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Autonomous boats, ships, submarines, and miscellaneous watercraft for naval service have been popping with a certain regularity in recent years, with many of them retrofitted into commercial hulls or built along the lines of conventional warships.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
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Mars King, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
The Chinese navy already makes port calls in Myanmar, but these are brief stays in facilities too primitive to provide naval advantage.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
According to Israel’s Channel 12 News, Jerusalem has deployed 600 police officers and naval units, and even set up a special court at Ktzi’ot Prison to process detainees, with security officials warning of possible provocations at sea.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Autonomous boats, ships, submarines, and miscellaneous watercraft for naval service have been popping with a certain regularity in recent years, with many of them retrofitted into commercial hulls or built along the lines of conventional warships.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naval
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Leadership in batteries, robotics and automation brings economies of scale and deep R&D pipelines that can be redirected toward military use.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Regardless of your martial status, this dish unites all those flavors with the umami-deep flavors of steak and beef broth.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Most promising is The Smashing Machine, the new sports biopic of mixed martial artist Mark Kerr from director Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 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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During the day, the counter-service café will serve Chihuahuan-style burritos like chile relleno with refried beans or chicken in mole negro, pastries like yuzu cream conchas, single-origin coffee, and flour tortillas available by the dozen.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Black and his co-writers soften the cold mercenary side of Parker by giving him something of a moral compass, which prompts him to toss $10,000 to the stranger’s wife before fleeing the scene.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Back when Dragon Ball Z was turning more Western audiences into anime fans, Berserk brought the tale of Guts and his mercenary adventures to startling life.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Naval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naval. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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