as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
the folly of trying to sail with outdated navigational maps
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Recent Examples of navigational
If the bill passes, and the FAA approves the name change, hundreds of aviation navigational charts, air traffic control documentation and airline avionics computer codes that allow pilots to safely operate aircraft might have to be changed to reflect the new name.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
If the bill passes and the FAA approves the name change, hundreds of aviation navigational charts, air traffic control documentation and airline avionics computer codes that allow pilots to safely operate aircraft might have to be changed to reflect the new airport name.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Whether buyers are seeking new geographies, responsible production, flexible manufacturing or future-facing solutions, Texworld functions as a navigational system for the modern global supply chain.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
For Macon, the lighthouses were more than navigational aids.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Traditional search is navigational, guiding users through lists of pages.
—Eugene Levin, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
In addition to increasing atmospheric drag, solar storms can also damage the navigational and communication systems of satellites.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
In some instances, only some of the captives were able to escape; in others, the captives were unable to return to land because of their lack of navigational skills, and their ships were found drifting off the African coasts.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
The strikes occurred in a strategic maritime corridor, raising concerns about energy security and navigational safety near Turkey, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
If the bill passes and the FAA approves the name change, hundreds of aviation navigational charts, air traffic control documentation and airline avionics computer codes that allow pilots to safely operate aircraft might have to be changed to reflect the new airport name.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Whether buyers are seeking new geographies, responsible production, flexible manufacturing or future-facing solutions, Texworld functions as a navigational system for the modern global supply chain.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
For Macon, the lighthouses were more than navigational aids.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Traditional search is navigational, guiding users through lists of pages.
—Eugene Levin, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
In addition to increasing atmospheric drag, solar storms can also damage the navigational and communication systems of satellites.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
In some instances, only some of the captives were able to escape; in others, the captives were unable to return to land because of their lack of navigational skills, and their ships were found drifting off the African coasts.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
The strikes occurred in a strategic maritime corridor, raising concerns about energy security and navigational safety near Turkey, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigational
Adjective
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Miami-Dade County may make noisy nautical nightlife a no-no.—
Douglas Hanks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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All that juice means this GranSport can dart to a max speed of 20 knots, with a cruising speed of 18 knots, while also delivering an up to 600-nautical-mile range.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Still, experts say, in naval combat, the larger force usually prevails.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Last September, French naval forces boarded another oil tanker off the French Atlantic coast that President Emmanuel Macron also linked to the shadow fleet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Protective coatings and paints are one of the most mature applications, especially in marine, industrial, automotive, and infrastructure settings, where self-healing layers can close micro-scratches and prevent corrosion.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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But fertilizing terrestrial crops with marine material may muddle that work.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Navigational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigational. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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