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of or relating to a country's navy
a naval base
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Recent Examples of naval
There is a naval blockade in place – PRES.
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NBC news, 7 June 2026
Others, like Abhijit Singh, a former Indian naval officer and expert on maritime affairs, have questioned the government's claims.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
Kronstadt is the main base, repair and supply hub for Russia’s navy in the eastern Baltic and also has a naval academy.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
As submarine threats become more sophisticated and maritime infrastructure grows increasingly important, drones like the CAMCOPTER S-300 may become a key component of future anti-submarine warfare networks, extending the reach of naval forces while keeping sailors farther from danger.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
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NBC news, 7 June 2026
Others, like Abhijit Singh, a former Indian naval officer and expert on maritime affairs, have questioned the government's claims.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
Kronstadt is the main base, repair and supply hub for Russia’s navy in the eastern Baltic and also has a naval academy.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
As submarine threats become more sophisticated and maritime infrastructure grows increasingly important, drones like the CAMCOPTER S-300 may become a key component of future anti-submarine warfare networks, extending the reach of naval forces while keeping sailors farther from danger.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naval
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The decision to end the core pillar of Europe’s largest defense project comes at a time when Western military officials have warned of a growing threat from Russia and the US is stepping up pressure for Europe to re-arm itself.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Strikes come amid Israel's military campaign in Lebanon Israel's strike in the Beirut area was the first attack since the United States brokered a truce plan for Lebanon last week.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 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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The set of mixed-martial-arts matches, streaming live on Paramount+, will be contested on Donald Trump‘s 80th birthday.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
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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Across the tri-service medical corps, encompassing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the rate of recruitment has consistently struggled to keep pace with separations.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 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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With his gregarious nature and hard-drinking demeanor, Lobo is an intimidating extraterrestrial mercenary and bounty hunter, but his origin story is brutal, even by those standards.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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“Naval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naval. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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