as in GI
of or relating to a country's navy
a naval base
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Recent Examples of naval
At the military, naval, and air force academies, students also train to serve in the armed forces and generally don’t get summers off.
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Instead of sailing around the southern tip of South America, commercial shippers and naval forces use the canal as a shortcut between oceans.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The new drone ship, called Shahid Bagheri, is anchored offshore of the Iranian naval port of Bandar Abbas in the Persian Gulf, according to Maxar.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
The Israeli Navy also attacked its Syrian counterpart in two coastal naval bases, where 15 Syrian vessels were docked.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Instead of sailing around the southern tip of South America, commercial shippers and naval forces use the canal as a shortcut between oceans.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The new drone ship, called Shahid Bagheri, is anchored offshore of the Iranian naval port of Bandar Abbas in the Persian Gulf, according to Maxar.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
The Israeli Navy also attacked its Syrian counterpart in two coastal naval bases, where 15 Syrian vessels were docked.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naval
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The Pentagon is also likely to pause military recruitment and operational planning.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, the brand remains best known for its English Drape–cut suits, created as a comfier alternative to military dress in the early 20th century.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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Claressa Shields is a professional boxer and mixed martial artist.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Weidman is a world-class wrestler, and he was dominated by Anders, a former college football standout turned mixed martial artist.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Military service offers both personal growth and long-term career stability, allowing individuals to serve their country while preparing for a successful post-service career.True Tamplin, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Does your company take steps to anonymize user data when it is used for its own purposes, shared with service providers, or shared with non-service provider third parties?Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 4 Dec. 2023
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Leaving these questions unasked opens the door to a mercenary, amoral public life.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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My wife, who is not an international money launderer or mercenary warlord, was turned down for a savings account with a UK bank last year because her driving license had expired.David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Naval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naval. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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