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James Stockdale's at 1992 debate United States Navy vice admiral James Stockdale ran as the Independent candidate with H. Ross Perot at the vice presidential debate in Atlanta on Oct 12, 1992.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023
She also was nominated to become a vice admiral.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2023
The third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Prince Andrew served in the Royal Navy for many years, including during the Falklands War in 1982, and holds the ranks of commander and vice admiral.
—Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 1 June 2022
One became a vice admiral in the Chinese Navy.
—Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 31 Oct. 2022
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023
She also was nominated to become a vice admiral.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2023
The third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Prince Andrew served in the Royal Navy for many years, including during the Falklands War in 1982, and holds the ranks of commander and vice admiral.
—Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 1 June 2022
One became a vice admiral in the Chinese Navy.
—Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 31 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vice admiral
Noun
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But any general that was involved, general, admiral, whatever, that was involved in any of the DEI woke (EXPLETIVE DELETED) has got to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Previous generals and admirals have led a combatant command or a military branch of service.—
Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Mikkelsen will take the role of mission commander and Philips the role of pilot.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Tom Schmitt, Indiana commander for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, served in the U.S. Marine Corps, his inspiration for telling about the Marines’ service during the war.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The internationally renowned comics follow the title character, a swashbuckling sea captain whose adventures take him around the world.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2025
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The house itself, built in 1935 when sea captains lived on the island, has four bedrooms and as many full baths on two floors, the second of which was added in 2003.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Dec. 2024
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The Ottawa Senators captain scored in the first period.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her longtime performing partner, Asher Treleaven, who was also her ex-husband, played the captain.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Vice admiral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vice%20admiral. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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