warships

noun

plural of warship
as in tankers

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Recent Examples of warships At least five San Diego warships will participate in RimPac, as well as dozens of foreign vessels, including BAP Pisco, a Peruvian amphibious warship that arrived in San Diego on Monday. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 Russia’s 2022 Warship Law also requires 90 days' advance notice for foreign warships to transit the passage, limits the route to one warship at a time, and requires submarines to surface. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warships
  1. tankers
  2. barges
  3. ships
  4. cutters
  5. traders
  6. liners
  7. transports
  8. boats
Noun
  • There has been very limited demand to book tankers to load oil from ports in the Persian Gulf, a step that would need to happen for shipments from the export installations to happen, shipbrokers and tanker owners said Friday.
    — Alex Longley, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Definition of tankers
Noun
  • The dredge is conducted by crane and excavator barges that dig sand up and deposit it in another barge.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
Definition of barges
Noun
  • Artificial reefs, on the other hand, are created by humans from any number of materials from rocks to sunken ships to protect coastlines or attract aquatic life.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Houthi militants based in Yemen claimed to have struck two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, days after the group announced a naval blockade on Saudi ships.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of ships
Noun
  • Bambu also includes a surprisingly complete tool and maintenance kit with Allen keys, unclogging pins, spare filament cutters and wipers, extra screws, cleaning tools, and replacement wear items.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026
  • Stagioni - what an intimate, special experience with the pizza cutters, and great wine/ambiance.
    — Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
Definition of cutters
Noun
  • The buyers, Jung said, are not simply novice traders chasing online hype.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Blair Baek, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • Japanese traders are adding the Kospi Index to their watch lists.
    — Winnie Hsu, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of traders
Noun
  • However, when using vinyl liners, the seams between the sections of a liner can often be visible.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner is unsightly.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Definition of liners
Noun
  • In 2019, when the Space Coast had only 17 launches, there were less 2,000 over-the-road transports through KSC.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
  • On Tuesday, between Fan Fest and the fan march, the City of Miami reported 100 calls and 15 transports, and 79 of those were heat related.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Definition of transports
Noun
  • Climb the short path to the historic Owls Head Lighthouse, then linger to watch boats pass through the bay or enjoy a peaceful walk beneath the park’s towering spruce and pine trees.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • Because foreign boats aren’t allowed to ship goods between American ports, the lack of competition keeps domestic-shipping costs high, so most stuff gets sent by train or truck (which is, among other things, not great for the environment).
    — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of boats

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