naval

adjective

Definition of navalnext
as in GI
of or relating to a country's navy a naval base

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Recent Examples of naval Ukraine claimed to have struck Russian facilities and naval vessels in the Caspian late last year. — CNN Money, 25 July 2026 There was no one onboard, but the incident resulted in the loss of a naval communications satellite. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 Hot Lab also penned the contemporary interiors, while the yard’s in-house team and Names by Francesco Rogantin executed naval architecture. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 The Houthis had this week announced a naval blockade of Saudi ships in the Red Sea, which stretches along Saudi Arabia’s western flank. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for naval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naval
  1. military
  2. martial
  3. service
  4. mercenary
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  • This weekend’s apparent pause in military action against Iran may hint at US moves to ease tensions in the Middle East, a former US national security adviser told CNN.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Ukrainian officials say the addition of more defenses will remain a priority well into the future because Belarus is Russia's closest military ally.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of military
Adjective
  • 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
  • The Greco-Roman ideal of masculinity was anchored in martial valor.
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 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
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  • But there is no doubt that switching allegiances can be far more than mercenary.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026
  • Three years later, Fox commands his dad's mercenary band against Andross.
    — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 24 June 2026
Definition of mercenary

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