navy

noun

Definition of navynext
as in flotilla

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Recent Examples of navy Oliver, 49, exited a helicopter in a navy suit, with men in protective gear carrying guns on either side. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 July 2026 At that time, four large military drones were spotted off the Dublin coast, flying for two hours above an Irish navy ship, the report said. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Britain possessed the world's strongest navy, a professional army, immense financial resources, and global reach. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Eliza donned a white vest with pants, while Amelia wore a muted navy vest and shorts. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for navy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navy
  1. flotilla
  2. fleet
  3. convoy
  4. armada
Noun
  • Vance is reflecting on the nation's 250th anniversary with a speech from the USS Kearsarge, which is part of the Sail4th 250 tall ship flotilla sailing through New York City today.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Vessels from 46 countries are expected to converge in New York City this weekend in what organizers say will be the largest-ever flotilla of international tall ships and military ships.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of flotilla
Noun
  • Rather than investing heavily in a handful of sophisticated drones, the military aims to field larger fleets that can absorb battlefield losses without significantly affecting operational capability.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • The city is electrifying its bus fleet, with a goal of full conversion by 2030.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of fleet
Noun
  • Under the Obama administration, an international coalition targeting the Libyan regime of Moammar Qadafi during the country’s 2011 civil war struck his fleeing convoy, leading to his capture and killing by rebel fighters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • As the sole Americans on the trip, the Meltons were joined in their convoy by fellow travelers from India.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of convoy
Noun
  • Not an inciting event for troll armadas to threaten the people involved.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Corlys has his own armada sailing for Rhaenyra.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Definition of armada

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“Navy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navy. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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