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the folly of trying to sail with outdated navigational maps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
Kim separately supervised the navigational manoeuvrability of one of its two modern navy destroyers being tested for deployment, KCNA said.
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Jack Kim, USA Today, 8 May 2026
For example, for aircraft headed across the Atlantic that encounter GNSS interference near the Black Sea, Hay said air traffic control would make sure the vehicles are spaced a greater distance apart for safety in case navigational reliability were to be comprised.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Artificial light at night affects birds’ circadian rhythm (and that of humans), as well as the animals’ navigational sense.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
Arab women created several firsts in education and precision navigational tools.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The lighthouse at the edge of Key Biscayne remains in working condition, but is no longer a navigational guide.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The statue is illuminated at night, doubling as a navigational aid for sailors.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Beyond the navigational challenges for vessels and aircraft in the region, interference with satellite navigation systems could also hamper the responses of emergency services which rely on navigation aids, Dyer said, in a call with CNBC.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
These operations are intended to assert navigational rights and challenge Chinese claims viewed as excessive, rather than to initiate hostilities.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
Jack Kim, USA Today, 8 May 2026
For example, for aircraft headed across the Atlantic that encounter GNSS interference near the Black Sea, Hay said air traffic control would make sure the vehicles are spaced a greater distance apart for safety in case navigational reliability were to be comprised.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Artificial light at night affects birds’ circadian rhythm (and that of humans), as well as the animals’ navigational sense.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
Arab women created several firsts in education and precision navigational tools.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The lighthouse at the edge of Key Biscayne remains in working condition, but is no longer a navigational guide.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The statue is illuminated at night, doubling as a navigational aid for sailors.
—Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Beyond the navigational challenges for vessels and aircraft in the region, interference with satellite navigation systems could also hamper the responses of emergency services which rely on navigation aids, Dyer said, in a call with CNBC.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
These operations are intended to assert navigational rights and challenge Chinese claims viewed as excessive, rather than to initiate hostilities.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigational
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Look for bedding that signals the season with floral prints and nautical stripes, crafted from breathable fabrics that will keep you cool through the warmer nights ahead.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Madden’s post also included pictures of various paintings and sketches plus another nautical image dedicated to the newborn.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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But there was little sign that Washington might be willing to abandon its naval blockade and accept the offer.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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By October 2020, 190 of our naval ships, nearly 65% of the deployable fleet, reported at least one infection.—
Arthur Caplan,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rodent sightings on cruise ships is relatively rare, according to Walt Nadolny, professor emeritus of marine transportation and global business at the State University of New York Maritime College, and a former environmental officer for Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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At school, Mira is participating in a marine-science program called Ocean Ambassadors.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Navigational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigational. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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