NAVAL Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

naval

adjective

Definition of naval

as in GI

of or relating to a country's navy a naval base

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Recent Examples of naval Ukrainian forces also struck a naval base used by Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, according to the General Staff. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Ukrainian forces also struck a naval base used Russia’s Black Sea, according to the General Staff. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 Any concentrated buildup of troops or vehicles would find itself under real-time surveillance and vulnerable to air and naval attacks. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The United States earlier this month resumed a naval blockade of Iranian ports, eliminating another one of the components agreed to in preliminary peace plan reached in June. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for naval

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Netanyahu is desperate for the US to resume its military campaign against Iran in earnest.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Under Assembly Bill 481, law enforcement agencies are required to obtain approval prior to the purchase or use of military equipment, along with an annual report of how the technology has been deployed in the previous year.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of military

Adjective

This marvel of exploration often dovetails with martial aims.

— Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026
There was a lot in this movie as far as using bending to fight like other martial artist opponents and also using bending to fight natural disasters.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of martial

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Imperiale said the Endowment remains focused specifically on Veteran employment and that its storytelling emphasizes post-service careers, leadership and community contribution rather than military recruitment.

— Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Centro Cocina Mexicana, Terminal A This counter-service version of Centro Cocina Mexicana serves classic Mexican dishes, plus an all-day breakfast menu.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of service

Adjective

Now, with one-year mercenary players plus rapid roster turnover, the first game deters even the most addicted sports gambler.

— Mac Engel July 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
But after Richard’s death, his mercenary captain and right-hand man, the infamous Mercadier, had Basile flayed alive and hanged.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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