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sonar Synonyms

Another word for sonar

Choosing another word for sonar depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A system for detecting the presence and location of submerged objects by emitting sound pulses and measuring their return after being reflected.

Usage Example

"The research vessel used advanced asdic to accurately map the contours of the ocean floor."

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asdic
Strong
echolocation
echo sounding

• noun (Context 2)

The physical equipment or apparatus used to implement an underwater acoustic detection system.

Usage Example

"The engineers installed a highly sensitive new asdic on the bow of the submarine."

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asdic
Strong
echo sounder
fathometer

• noun (Context 3)

The natural biological ability of certain animals, such as bats and dolphins, to navigate and find prey using reflected sound waves.

Usage Example

"Dolphins rely on their natural biological echolocation to hunt in murky waters where vision is heavily restricted."

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echolocation
biosonar

• Nearby Words

somewhat
somewhere
son
sonar
soncoya
song
songbird

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sonar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sonar
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