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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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Before McCain’s post-deadline return to Philadelphia on March 23, Presti texted him a vintage Bruce Lee video in which the legendary martial artist detailed one of his old mantras.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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When Japanese General Miura (Hiroyuki Ikeuchi ) begins organizing brutal matches between his occupying soldiers and Chinese martial artists, Ip Man agrees to a public fight with Miura himself.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 May 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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Head to the former gas station that is Joe’s or the counter-service joint Slap’s.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The battle shaped up with 2,800 Americans facing 8,000 Hessians (mercenary soldiers from six German territories in the Holy Roman Empire.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The plot is based around a routine jury site visit that turns deadly when a mercenary kill team led by Hewitt (Adkins) storms the location in search of a secret ledger detailing citywide corruption.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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“Naval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naval. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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